Employment
Unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, grievance letters, ACAS Early Conciliation, tribunal prep. Most workplace disputes settle after the formal grievance letter lands. If they don't, that letter becomes the evidence a tribunal needs.
Constructive Dismissal: Evidence You Need
Plain-English UK guide.
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Constructive Dismissal: Resignation Letter Template
Plain-English UK guide.
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Constructive Dismissal UK - Claim at Tribunal
Plain-English UK guide.
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Employer Clawback Overpayment Rights UK
Plain-English UK guide.
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What Are My Employment Rights in the UK?
Plain-English UK guide.
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Formal Grievance Procedure: ACAS Code Guide
Plain-English UK guide.
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Holiday Pay Not Paid: How to Claim What You're Owed
Plain-English UK guide.
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Minimum Wage Underpayment Claims UK
Plain-English UK guide.
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Do I have to raise a grievance before a tribunal?
For almost every claim except constructive dismissal, yes. Under the ACAS Code of Practice 2015 you must give the employer a reasonable chance to resolve the issue first. Skipping it can cut your tribunal award by up to 25%.
How long do I have to bring a tribunal claim?
Usually three months less one day from the last act complained of. The clock pauses during ACAS Early Conciliation, which is mandatory. Missing this deadline is the single biggest reason perfectly good claims fail.
Can I be dismissed for raising a grievance?
Dismissing you for raising a genuine grievance is almost certainly unlawful. Depending on the underlying issue it may amount to victimisation under the Equality Act 2010, unfair dismissal, or a protected disclosure under the whistleblowing regime.
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