Early conciliation covers most employment disputes, such as ordinary unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, discrimination, rights to time off and family-friendly rights.

According to the latest data from Acas, 69% of early conciliation notifications did not progress to employment tribunal between October to December 2024, either because an agreement was reached, it was settled, or the case was not pursued.

In this example, my client is the owner of a bar and restaurant. Unfortunately, their relationship with the manager of the venue has been breaking down for some time. There have been arguments and now the employee has raised a grievance about it.