What ACAS does
Statutory dispute-resolution body providing conciliation for Employment Tribunal claims (early conciliation), collective dispute mediation and arbitration, and authoritative codes of practice (disciplinary and grievance, flexible working, settlement agreements). Not an enforcement regulator — statutory role is conciliation and guidance.
Codes of Practice issued under ss.199-202 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 are admissible in Employment Tribunals. Covers TUPE, collective consultation, unfair dismissal.
Contact ACAS
- Phone
- 0300 123 1100
Official guidance from ACAS
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Related legislation
Legislation connected to ACAS’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
- Coverage area
- Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.