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Written question asked by Paul Blomfield (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 March 2018. It was answered by Andrew Griffiths (Conservative) on Monday, 19 March 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


ACAS: Undocumented Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether Acas is permitted to mediate for undocumented workers in the UK.

Answer

Acas has a statutory duty to seek to resolve individual workplace disputes. In seeking to resolve such disputes between employees and employers, Acas’ role is an impartial one.

Acas does not collect data to identify if claimants are undocumented workers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132144
Session
2017-19
Subjects
ACAS Undocumented workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk