Grievance
Plain-English definitions for England and Wales. General information, not legal advice. Laws and figures change - always check the current position on GOV.UK.
Grievance A formal complaint raised with your employer about a workplace problem. Following the ACAS Code of Practice, you normally put it in writing, the employer holds a meeting, and you have a right to appeal the outcome.
Related terms
- Disciplinary hearing
- A meeting your employer holds to consider allegations about your conduct or performance before deciding on any action such as a warning or dismissal. The ACAS Code of Practice gives you rights including notice of the allegations, the right to be accompanied, and a right of appeal.
- ACAS uplift
- An adjustment of up to 25% that a tribunal can make to certain awards where an employer (or employee) has unreasonably failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
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