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When something goes wrong at work, the process can feel overwhelming. Guided Stages give you a clear path — tasks, tools and tips — matched to where you are.
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Grievance policies, Acas forms, tribunal deadlines and hearing prep arrive as separate puzzles. People often do not know which step they are on — or which one comes next.
Reality
Not everyone walks every stage
- Resolve early / settle34%
- Through Acas only22%
- Claim filed, later exit28%
- Reach hearing16%
Resolve early / settle34%Through Acas only22%Claim filed, later exit28%Reach hearing16%
Settlement can happen early. Some disputes never leave Acas. Knowing the full map still helps — so you recognise the stage you are in and the clocks that apply.
Illustrative paths · many disputes never reach a hearing
Most workplace disputes move through the same broad sequence. Your facts decide which doors open and which you can skip.
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Each stage explains what matters now, flags deadlines that often bite, and points to tools you can use without needing the legal name first. The aim is fewer “what should I be doing?” moments.
Tasks
What to do at this stage
Deadlines
Clocks that often bite here
Watch
Tribunal claim window
Acas can pause the clock — but only if you notify in time. Missing Day A closes options.
Also on this stage
Certificate timing
Keep the Acas certificate — you need it if you later present an ET1.
Tools
Linked when you need a specific check
Deadlines tool
Calculate Acas and ET1 windows from your dates
Eligibility
Check one claim type at a time before you file
Letters
Draft grievance or follow-up when writing is the next step
Stage 1 orients you for free. Deeper tools unlock when you need them — you choose, stage by stage.
Watch
Tribunal claim window
Acas can pause the clock — but only if you notify in time. Missing Day A closes options.
Also on this stage
Certificate timing
Keep the Acas certificate — you need it if you later present an ET1.
Deadlines tool
Calculate Acas and ET1 windows from your dates
Eligibility
Check one claim type at a time before you file
Letters
Draft grievance or follow-up when writing is the next step
Stage 1 orients you for free. Deeper tools unlock when you need them — you choose, stage by stage.
Specimen · Acas early conciliation stage · guidance is information, not legal advice
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Stage guidance is general information — not individual legal advice.