How to writs grievance letter

xjoannexxx

Hi
I have had some problems at work so wish to take things further, how do I word a grievence letter
Tia

marybelle01

You tell them you want to raise a grievance and what the problems are.

jobbingmusician

Yes, head it FORMAL GRIEVANCE

Read the grievance procedure, to let you know who it should be addressed to (the procedure may require you to raise the matter informally before you submit a written complaint).

Mara69

Grievances should be raised with a line manager in the first instance in order to give the company a chance to sort the problem out with the minimum of fuss. You should also read your employee handbook on the issue of raising a grievance to ensure you've done everything required of you before raising it. Assuming you have and the grievance is not resolved, then you need to write a letter, headed Formal Grievance. Something along the lines of:

Dear xxxxxx

Formal Grievance

Please take this letter as my intention to lodge a formal grievance against xxxxxx. I have spoken informally with xxxx on (date) to raise these issues but they remain unresolved. My complaint is:

On (date) xxxx did xxxxxx. This was witnessed by

Etc, etc (personally, I would bullet point the reasons for the complaint and keep it completely factual. Do not write "and I thought she was being really mean and laughing at me behind my back" as that won't wash.

I would then write another paragraph explaining what you would like to happen (investigation, meeting, whatever) and end it by saying

As per the employee handbook I understand I can expect a response within xxxdays. I look forward to hearing from you.

Then leave it with them.

SailorSam

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/ResolvingWorkplaceDisputes/Grievanceprocedures/DG_10027992