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Advisory, Coalition and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has developed a new code of practice to be used during disciplinary and grievance hearings.
As part of a brand new employment bill, the government has decided to scrap the present provisos for employment dispute resolution that were brought into force in 2004.
The new code has been made more concise and simple for employers to follow, while also providing incentives for them to abide by its voluntary recommendations.
Should this new ACAS code of practice be approved, then it may come into force during April 2009.
Pat McFadden, employment relations minister, told out-law.com that the new code was a "key element in the Government's plans".
He said that it was an essential element to help government "streamline and simplify the dispute resolution system to the benefit of employers and employees".
"It will complement the removal of statutory measures by establishing flexible, principles-based guidance to help resolve disputes early," he added.
At present, the code is in draft form and the consultation process is expected to run until late July.
