The first full rewrite of the Acas Disciplinary and Grievance Code since 2009 proposes significant changes to how employers manage workplace conflict, with greater emphasis on informal resolution and new guidance on equality and reasonable adjustments. The draft also considers suspension, mediation, the role of managers and the use of ‘worker’ rather than ‘employee’. With consultation closing on 23 September 2026, the proposed changes provide an opportunity for employers to review how accessible and inclusive their disciplinary and grievance processes are.