THE impact of new discipline and grievance procedures is topping the agenda during a visit by the policy and decision-making group of concilliation service Acas to the region.

The Acas Council is holding its monthly operational meeting in Newcastle, and will explore issues raised for larger employers by the Information and Consultation Directive.

The council will decide how Acas can help organisations implement these two developments in employment legislation.

George Clark, Acas North-East area director, said: "We are delighted that the Acas Council has decided to visit the North-East."