ACAS EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● When did the current Code of Practice come into effect?. Answer: 11
March 2015.
●● What does the Code of Practice not apply to?. Answer: Dismissals
due to redundancy or the non-renewal of fixed-term contracts on their
expiry.
●● What can employment tribunals do if an employer fails to follow the
Code?. Answer: They can adjust any awards made by up to 25% for
unreasonable failure to comply.
●● What should employers and employees do to resolve disciplinary and
grievance issues?. Answer: They should seek to resolve issues
informally first, and if that fails, consider using an independent third
party.
●● What is recommended for keeping track of disciplinary or grievance
cases?. Answer: Employers should keep a written record of any
disciplinary or grievance cases they handle.
, ●● What is the role of the Acas guidance booklet?. Answer: It provides
more detailed advice and guidance on dealing with disciplinary and
grievance situations.
●● What should be included in the rules and procedures for handling
disciplinary and grievance situations?. Answer: They should be specific,
clear, and developed with input from employees and their
representatives.
●● What is the first step in dealing with disciplinary situations according
to the Code?. Answer: Establish the facts of each case through necessary
investigations.
●● What should employers do before making any decisions in a
disciplinary process?. Answer: Inform employees of the basis of the
problem and give them an opportunity to respond.
●● What rights do employees have during formal disciplinary or
grievance meetings?. Answer: Employees should be allowed to be
accompanied by a companion.
●● What is a key principle that should be followed in disciplinary and
grievance processes?. Answer: Fairness and transparency.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● When did the current Code of Practice come into effect?. Answer: 11
March 2015.
●● What does the Code of Practice not apply to?. Answer: Dismissals
due to redundancy or the non-renewal of fixed-term contracts on their
expiry.
●● What can employment tribunals do if an employer fails to follow the
Code?. Answer: They can adjust any awards made by up to 25% for
unreasonable failure to comply.
●● What should employers and employees do to resolve disciplinary and
grievance issues?. Answer: They should seek to resolve issues
informally first, and if that fails, consider using an independent third
party.
●● What is recommended for keeping track of disciplinary or grievance
cases?. Answer: Employers should keep a written record of any
disciplinary or grievance cases they handle.
, ●● What is the role of the Acas guidance booklet?. Answer: It provides
more detailed advice and guidance on dealing with disciplinary and
grievance situations.
●● What should be included in the rules and procedures for handling
disciplinary and grievance situations?. Answer: They should be specific,
clear, and developed with input from employees and their
representatives.
●● What is the first step in dealing with disciplinary situations according
to the Code?. Answer: Establish the facts of each case through necessary
investigations.
●● What should employers do before making any decisions in a
disciplinary process?. Answer: Inform employees of the basis of the
problem and give them an opportunity to respond.
●● What rights do employees have during formal disciplinary or
grievance meetings?. Answer: Employees should be allowed to be
accompanied by a companion.
●● What is a key principle that should be followed in disciplinary and
grievance processes?. Answer: Fairness and transparency.
