Acas has published its 2015/16 Annual Report, which shows a strong demand for its services, including receiving over 92,000 early conciliation notifications and answering nearly 944,000 helpline calls. The three key facts and figures from the annual report include:
- Acas conciliated in 970 national and regional industrial disputes in a wide range of sectors.
- Acas received over 92,000 early conciliation notifications in 2015/16 and unfair dismissal was the top issue.
- The Acas helpline answered nearly 944,000 calls, with the top issues being discipline, dismissal and grievances, contracts and wages.
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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.
