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Grievance Letter (Worker Raising a Grievance) — England & Wales

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LETTER TEMPLATE FOR A WORKER RAISING A GRIEVANCE

letter date
Dear recipient name,
I am writing to raise a formal grievance.
I have grievance nature grievance details.
[If has_evidence:] I have evidence in the form of evidence details.
[If has_desired_outcome:] I would like desired outcome details.
Please let me know when I can meet you to talk about my grievance.
I would like to be accompanied at the meeting by companion name.
Yours sincerely,
employee name

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If your situation involves discrimination, whistleblowing, or risk of constructive dismissal, get independent legal advice before sending this letter.
This document is provided as a template for information purposes and is not legal advice.
For advice on a specific situation, consult a qualified adviser or Acas (acas.org.uk).

Variables you will fill in

Letter date(date)required
Recipient (employer / HR manager / line manager)(text)required
Nature of the issue(select)required
Details of the grievance(textarea)required
ACAS guidance recommends setting out the issue clearly and factually — this is descriptive, not a legal conclusion about who is at fault.
Do you have evidence to mention?(boolean)
Evidence available (if applicable)(textarea)
Do you want to state what you'd like your employer to do?(boolean)
What you would like your employer to do (if applicable)(textarea)
Name of companion for the meeting(text)required
A worker has a statutory right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or work colleague at a grievance meeting (Employment Relations Act 1999, s.10).
Your name (signatory)(text)required

This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on a specific situation, consult a qualified adviser or Acas (acas.org.uk).