Acas has published its 2016/17 Annual Report, which shows that over 92,000 early conciliation (EC) notifications were received of which just 17,479 progressed to an ET. 16,924 EC notifications were settled by a COT3 and 57,707 did not progress to an ET. Unfair dismissal was the top issue (30,039) , followed by unlawful deduction from wages (25,414). The report also confirms that Acas conciliated in 744 industrial disputes, with 90% being settled. The Acas helpline answered 887,000 calls. The top three topic categories were discipline, dismissal and grievances; contracts; and redundancies, layoffs and business transfers.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
