The Employment Act 2008 abolishes the statutory dispute and grievance procedures as from the 6th April. They are replaced by a new ACAS Code of Practice which Employment Tribunals will take into account when reviewing procedures. There are numerous other provisions which, in the Government's words, "The Employment Act 2008 strengthens, simplifies and clarifies key
aspects of UK employment law. The Act brings together both elements of
the Government’s employment relations strategy – increasing protection
for vulnerable workers and lightening the load for law-abiding business."