LRD guides and handbook October 2015

Bullying and harassment at work - a guide for trade union reps

Chapter 2

Acas Early Conciliation

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Acas Early Conciliation (Acas EC) is now a mandatory first step for all tribunal claims. Acas EC must be initiated by submitting an Acas Early Conciliation Notification Form within the three-month time limit for bringing a claim. This is a strict deadline.