Acas has published its first half year update on Early Conciliation which shows that the service has dealt with 37,404 cases from 6 April 2014 until the end of September 2014. Some notifications are made on behalf of a group of employees. 1,156 of these group notifications are included in the total of 37,404 notifications which covered 8,142 individuals. This means that notifications covering 44,390 employees were received in the first six months. In the first six months, 3,783 (10%) of employees and 3,727 (10%) of employers rejected the offer of conciliation. The status of cases notified in April – June 2014 at end October 2014 where conciliation took place was as follows:
– There was a COT3 Settlement in 3,046 cases (18%).
– 9,918 (58%) cases did not progress to a tribunal claim.
– 4,198 (24%) of disputes progressed to tribunal claim.
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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.