Consultation | Acas

Employers should always consult workers and their representatives when making decisions. It can help make better decisions and improve working relationships.

There are some situations when, by law, employers must consult.

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Consulting employees and representatives

Why, when and how employers should consult. The benefits of consulting. Legal requirements.

Using workplace forums to discuss important matters at work

What a workplace forum is. How workers and employers can use them to solve issues together.

Formal ICE agreements

When workers have the right to request an 'information and consultation agreement'.

Collective consultation for redundancy

How an employer must consult if they're planning to make 20 or more workers redundant.

TUPE: informing and consulting

Why old and new employers must consult. What to consult about. When, who and how.

Acas guides on trade union and employee representation

What rights trade union and non-union representatives have. Time off. Training. Facilities.

Acas Codes of Practice

Acas Code of Practice on disclosure of information to trade unions for collective bargaining purposes

The minimum standards an employer should follow when disclosing information to trade unions.

Acas Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities

The minimum standards an employer should follow when managing time off for trade union duties.

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