Codes, standards and guidance

Acas public guidance on fair employment relations and dispute resolution.

Acas guidance supports fair practice but does not create a legal right, tribunal jurisdiction or financial entitlement that is absent from the governing law or rules. Where a formal Acas Code or statutory-equivalent code is issued, its legal status must be stated on that publication.

• Grievance handlingRaising, investigating and deciding workplace grievances.
• Discipline and capabilityFair conduct, performance and probation process.
• Dismissal and role removalProcess when a role may end.
• Working patterns and adjustmentsParticipation, attendance and workplace access.
• Early conciliationResolving eligible disputes before tribunal proceedings.
• Employment Tribunal routeThe boundary between Acas and independent adjudication.