Workplace Grievances, Appeals and Disciplinary

From time to time workplace issues arise. You have the right to raise a grievance in respect of any concerns, problems or complaints that you may have with your employer.

Our employment solicitors offer practical and straightforward advice and assistance if you have a grievance at work.

We are often asked to draft an initial grievance letter, to review and analyse the response provided by your employer and thereafter dealing with any appeal and, if necessary, subsequent tribunal claim.

Raising a grievance

The ACAS Code of Practice provides guidance as to how a grievance procedure should be managed and any failure by your employer to adhere to the policy could uplift compensation if successful in the Employment Tribunal. The main aim of following a clear grievance procedure is in order to resolve matters where possible, without the need for involving any further action from the employee or employer.

When raising a grievance it is most important to ensure there is no unreasonable delay between the incident (or omission) by your employer which gives rise to your complaint, and the complaint being made.

The grievance must be in writing and set out the full nature of the grievance. It is important that the grievance is drafted comprehensively as this will make it more difficult for your employer to attempt to avoid any necessary steps to resolve the issue.

From the raising of the grievance, you should be invited to a hearing (which may be in addition to an investigatory hearing) and you should be offered the right of accompaniment and the right to appeal the decision made.

Contact our Employment Law specialists for advice now.

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