Employment Law Institutions: Roles, Claims, and ACAS Early Conciliation Questions with Verified Correct Answers

Employment Law Institutions: Roles, Claims,
and ACAS Early Conciliation Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Employment Law

Comes mainly from statutes, case law interpreting those statutes, common law (especially

contract), and retained EU law after Brexit unless repealed.

Employment Tribunal

Where most employment claims start, created by the Employment Tribunals Act 1996,

usually consists of an Employment Judge and lay members.

Types of Claims Heard by Employment Tribunal

Includes unfair dismissal, discrimination, unlawful deductions from wages, redundancy,

holiday pay, TUPE, working time, and flexible working.

Memory Trick for Employment Tribunal

ET = Entry Tribunal.

Employment Appeal Tribunal

Hears appeals on points of law only and does not re-hear factual disputes.

Appeal Route

ET → EAT → Court of Appeal → Supreme Court.

ACAS

Independent body promoting good industrial relations.

Functions of ACAS