Acas Early Conciliation Explained

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About Course

Before most employment tribunal claims can be made, the claimant must first notify Acas about early conciliation. This course explains how the process works, how long it lasts, how it affects tribunal time limits (including the change to six months for most claims from 1 October 2026), and how agreements are recorded. It also covers the Labour Relations Agency in Northern Ireland.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general guidance written from published official sources and is not legal advice. Time limits are strict, so take advice on any specific claim.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain when early conciliation is required and what it involves
  • Understand the certificate, the COT3 agreement and confidentiality
  • Know how tribunal time limits work, including the October 2026 change
  • Respond well as an employer when Acas makes contact

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What early conciliation is
  • How the process works
  • Time limits and the October 2026 change
  • Employers, and Northern Ireland

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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