ADVICE workers are offering to help people understand new rules on how workplace disputes are settled,

A booklet has been produced on the regulations, which changed in October, and is available at Wear Valley Citizens Advice Bureau, in the Four Clocks Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland. It can also be downloaded at www.adviceguide.org.uk

Employees now have a right to expect their employer to have procedures in place for dealing with grievances, dismissal and disciplinary action. And employees must follow procedures after trying to resolve a dispute informally.

CAB manager Peter Singer said: "It is important that everyone understands the changes."