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No.31 The ‘without prejudice’ principle

The words ‘without prejudice’ often appear in the heading of  correspondence when dealing with employers but it use is frequently abused. ‘Without prejudice’ is a common law principle which prevents statements, whether written or oral, which are made in a genuine attempt to settle an ‘existing dispute’, from being put before an employment tribunal or other court as evidence in legal proceedings…

No.25 Changes to Employment Tribunal Claims Procedure from April 2014

ACAS Early Conciliation Service

From April 2014 the law will change. Anyone making an employment tribunal claim will need to contact Acas first. Acas will then offer a new free service, called Early Conciliation to try to resolve the dispute quickly.

If E…