Chapter 4 - ACAS
ACAS - ANS-a government funded organisation which attempts to solve disputes in the
workplace to stop them going to court
what does ACAS stand for - ANS-advisory, conciliation and arbitration service
advisory - ANS-it provides advice to organisations to help them understand HR policy and avoid
disputes going any further.
conciliation - ANS-involves an impartial conciliator discussing the dispute with both parties to
help reach an agreement
arbitration - ANS-when a full decision is made based on the evidence of both sides
both sides must agree to arbitration
benefits of arbitration - ANS-helps avoid matters going to court which can be costly, time
consuming and stressful
ACAS - ANS-a government funded organisation which attempts to solve disputes in the
workplace to stop them going to court
what does ACAS stand for - ANS-advisory, conciliation and arbitration service
advisory - ANS-it provides advice to organisations to help them understand HR policy and avoid
disputes going any further.
conciliation - ANS-involves an impartial conciliator discussing the dispute with both parties to
help reach an agreement
arbitration - ANS-when a full decision is made based on the evidence of both sides
both sides must agree to arbitration
benefits of arbitration - ANS-helps avoid matters going to court which can be costly, time
consuming and stressful