If you want them to, Acas will try to help you reach an agreement with your employer before you make a tribunal claim. This process is called early conciliation. Acas is a government-funded body whose job is to help with this process in workplace disputes. Each side can tell the other what they want through Acas.

What powers do ACAS have?

Acas is an independent public body that receives funding from the government. We provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on: employment rights. best practice and policies.

How successful are ACAS?

Acas received over 132,000 notifications in 2018/19, up 21% on the previous year. ... Of the cases which did progress into an Employment Tribunal claim, Acas conciliation resulted in settlement in 51% (14,700) of cases, with a further 18% (5,100) being withdrawn by the claimant.