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9/2026
ACAS New Code of Practice
ACAS is introducing a new code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures. Key provisions proposed include the fact that any employer failure to attempt informal resolution could lead to a 25% uplift in compensation on a subsequent ET claim (and disciplinary invitation letters and grievance letters will have to state what informal steps were taken to resolve matters, or why none were) with a new necessity test for any suspension for e.g. alleged gross misconduct; the point there being (as confirmed in recent case law) that suspension is not a neutral act and should only be used in limited circumstances. |
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