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Workplace conflict | Acas proposes major grievance procedure overhaul with focus on early resolution

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Employers and workers would be encouraged to address workplace concerns informally before beginning formal grievance procedures under proposed changes to the Acas Code of Practice.

The organisation has launched a public consultation on a new draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, marking the first significant review of the Code since 2009.

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