supporting someone at a grievance

neiljc_2

I have agreed to support a work colleague at a grievance meeting and I was wondering if there are any websites or documents with advice and tips on the role of the supporting person.

I have a fair few ideas myself but just want to be as clued up as possible:beer:

Horace

Hi

As an ex union person, I have represented people at a grievance hearing so can give you a few pointers.

It would help you if you had a copy of the grievance procedure itself so that you can read it beforehand.

Be there as a witness for your friend and take notes - this will help your friend as sometimes employers will often twist things and their minute takers will often take inaccurate notes (or rather notes that put a different slant on things). It is quite stressful for the individual who is the subject of the grievance hearing and they very often don't hear everything that is said, which is where a supportive friend or colleague comes in.

Hope this helps and if you need any more info please send me a PM.

Floss

Also, you will probably not be allowed to question the employer, but you should be able to suggest to your friend that they ask certain questions or to guide them to ask for a break if needed.

asp746

no advice but good on ya for being a mate and supporting him - most people run for cover because they don't want to get involved.

ali_p_4

Floss wrote: »

Also, you will probably not be allowed to question the employer, but you should be able to suggest to your friend that they ask certain questions or to guide them to ask for a break if needed.

You can take an active part in the meeting i found this information whilst looking to help a friend myself.

Acas is a good site also some helpful tips on usdaw also one on employment law which is a government site. I will try to find the links.