In this episode I will cover:

• The background to the Early Conciliation process and requirements;
• How Early Conciliation works;
• The facts of the case and why the employer argued that the employee had not fulfilled the Early Conciliation requirements;
• Why the Employment Appeal Tribunal consider that a wide view should be taken of ‘matter’ when considering Early Conciliation;
• Why you should take care in submitting your defence to a claim in the Employment Tribunal.

Resources

Case name: Compass Group v Morgan – Employment Appeal Tribunal. You can read the full judgement for the case here

You can start the ACAS Early Conciliation process here

Action Points

1. If you receive a call from ACAS about Early Conciliation then you should give some meaningful thought to resolution;
2. Seek advice before submitting your defence to a claim in the Employment Tribunal;
3. Seek advice about your specific business issue;
4. Give me a call if you want to talk through 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003

 Remember getting advice from a Solicitor need not be expensive or difficult!