ACAS Early Conciliation is a system of compulsory pre-claim conciliation that applies to most employment disputes (relevant proceedings). You or your employer must contact ACAS before a claim can be issued in the Employment Tribunal. ACAS has a useful document called Conciliation Explained which tells you all about Early Conciliation. The service is free, and you start an application by completing the Early Conciliation Notification Form on-line.
See also;
Without prejudice communications and discussions
Without prejudice subject to costs offers and the Employment Tribunal
How to Complete the Employment Tribunal Claim form (ET1)
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