ACAS arbitration scheme

Filed Under: Termination - Checklists | Published on: Tuesday, 07 February 2012 10:51 AM
  1. Does the case fall within the remit of the scheme i.e. is the claim about unfair dismissal or flexible working? 
  2. Do both parties accept that the employee was dismissed, or is eligible to make a claim under the Flexible Working Regulations?
  3. Have both parties agreed to arbitration and considered all options carefully?
  4. Are there any complex legal issues, or questions about the right to submit the alleged claim? If so, the scheme is not suitable.
  5. Does the case involve issues of European Law? If so, the scheme is not suitable.
  6. Have both parties signed an Arbitration Agreement through ACAS or an independent advisor?  This agreement must reach the ACAS Arbitration Section within 6 weeks of it being concluded by the parties.
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