Employment rights
Acas
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service: the free, independent UK body that gives advice on workplace rights, helps employers and staff settle disputes, and publishes the code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
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Call Acas before you decide anything. The advice is free.
Why it matters to you.
If you're in a dispute at work, Acas's helpline is a good first call. Employment tribunals can increase or reduce awards when either side ignored the Acas code.
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