Advice | Acas

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

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Advice topics

Pay and hours

How to agree pay and working arrangements. Flexible working. Wages and deductions.

Holiday and leave

How workers can take time off. Managing absence. Annual leave and sick leave.

Equality and wellbeing

How to make work more inclusive. Health and wellbeing. Handling discrimination and bullying.

Starting and ending employment

What should be in a contract. Applying and hiring. Resignation and dismissals.

Consultation and change

When and why employers should consult. Changes to contracts. TUPE transfers.

Conflict and resolution

How to solve problems. Informal steps. Discipline and grievance. Employment tribunals.

Templates and Codes

Templates

What to put in letters, forms and policies. Free templates for workers and employers.

Acas Codes of Practice

What employers must do. Minimum standards of fairness. Used by employment tribunals.

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