Apr 20, 2026 · Acas is the workplace expert for England, Wales and Scotland. We provide free and impartial advice for employers and employees, training and help resolve disputes.

Contact details for Acas, including phone numbers to call our helpline, training and other Acas services.

Advice Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

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Redundancy is a type of dismissal where a role is no longer needed. Employers should consider other options to try and reduce or avoid redundancies. They must consult workers.

Acas Code of Practice Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures The minimum standards an employer should follow for any disciplinary or grievance case.

Acas's services to help workers and employers resolve work disputes. Including conciliation, mediation and arbitration services.

Acas Code of Practice Acas Code of Practice on requests for flexible working The minimum standards an employer should follow for statutory flexible working requests.

Early conciliation is a legal process. You must notify Acas if you want to make a claim to an employment tribunal. We will then offer early conciliation. During early conciliation, an Acas conciliator tries to …

About Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. We help employers and employees to improve workplace relationships in England, Scotland and Wales.