Grievance

A grievance is a concern, complaint or problem that you may have at work.
All employees have a right to raise a formal grievance and for it to be heard, investigated and resolved.

Reasons for submitting a grievance to your employer can vary. It can be as a result of any type of unfair work-related treatment, which you believe you have been subjected to. A grievance can be against management, a colleague or third party.
You can also raise a formal grievance about proposed changes to workplace policies and procedures and wider issues such as discrimination or unfavourable treatment for whistle-blowing.

Your workplace should have a grievance policy, which details how you can raise a formal complaint. A grievance is typically submitted in writing.
Your employer should respond to your grievance, and it should be dealt with without unreasonable delay.

If you’re struggling to understand the grievance process or need a hand in raising a grievance, we’re here to support you. Join Employees United today.