Our specialist employment solicitors can guide you through grievance and disciplinary procedures, helping you resolve workplace disputes and protect your rights.
If you’re facing a disciplinary investigation or hearing, or need to raise a grievance at work, it can be an incredibly stressful and uncertain time. You may be worried about your future, unsure of your rights, or concerned that your employer is not following the correct procedures.
Our specialist employment claims solicitors are here to support you. We provide clear, practical legal advice and guide employees through every stage of the grievance and disciplinary process.
Whether you have been accused of misconduct, are facing potential dismissal, or want to raise concerns about unfair treatment in the workplace, our team can help you understand your options, protect your interests, and work towards the best possible outcome.
Many employment disputes can be resolved before they escalate further. Seeking legal advice early can help you understand your position, avoid unnecessary complications and ensure your employer follows a fair process.
Our employment law solicitors will:
We understand how important your job, reputation and future career are. That’s why we take the time to listen to what’s happened and provide practical, tailored advice.
A grievance is a formal complaint raised by an employee about a problem or concern in the workplace.
You may wish to raise a grievance if you are experiencing:
Raising a grievance gives your employer an opportunity to investigate your concerns and take appropriate action. It can also be an important step in resolving workplace issues before they escalate into more serious disputes. In some cases, a grievance may highlight more serious concerns about the way you have been treated and could form part of a potential employment claim.
Navigating a grievance procedure can be challenging, particularly if you are worried about how your employer may respond or whether your concerns will be taken seriously. Our specialist employment solicitors can help you understand your rights, assess the strength of your complaint and ensure your concerns are presented clearly and effectively.
We can help you prepare a strong grievance, gather supporting evidence and advise you throughout the process. We can also review your employer’s response and advise on the next steps if your concerns are not resolved satisfactorily.
A grievance procedure is a formal process that allows employees to raise concerns about issues they are experiencing at work, such as bullying, discrimination or unfair treatment.
The process will usually involve:
Raising a grievance can be an important step towards resolving workplace issues and ensuring your concerns are properly considered.
We can help you prepare a grievance, review your employer’s response and advise on the next steps if your concerns have not been resolved.
A disciplinary procedure is a formal process used by employers to investigate and address concerns about conduct or performance in the workplace. While disciplinary procedures commonly involve allegations against an employee, they may also arise following concerns raised by a colleague or another member of staff.
Disciplinary matters can include:
If disciplinary action has been taken against you, it can be a stressful and uncertain experience, particularly if you believe the allegations are unfair or unsupported. Equally, if you have raised concerns about a colleague’s conduct, you may be worried that your employer is not taking appropriate action.
Employers should follow a fair and reasonable process when dealing with disciplinary matters, including carrying out a proper investigation and considering all relevant evidence. Our employment law solicitors advise employees who are facing disciplinary action, as well as those who have raised concerns that have resulted in a disciplinary process. We can help you understand your rights, assess your options and ensure your interests are protected throughout the process.
A disciplinary procedure usually begins when concerns are raised about an employee’s conduct or performance. The employer will normally carry out an investigation before deciding whether a disciplinary meeting or hearing is needed.
If disciplinary allegations have been made against you, you should be given the opportunity to respond to the allegations and present your side of the story before a decision is made.
Equally, if you have raised concerns about another employee’s conduct, you will want to ensure your employer investigates the matter properly and follows a fair process.
Our specialist employment law solicitors can advise you on your rights and options, whether you are facing disciplinary action or have raised concerns that are being dealt with through a disciplinary procedure.
Yes. In some cases, issues that arise during a grievance or disciplinary procedure may lead to an employment claim. For example, if you have experienced discrimination, harassment, victimisation, unfair treatment or unfair dismissal, you may have grounds to take further action. Seeking legal advice early can help you understand your options and any relevant time limits.
A grievance is a concern or complaint raised by an employee about an issue at work, such as discrimination, bullying or unfair treatment. A disciplinary matter relates to concerns about an employee's conduct or performance that are being investigated by the employer.
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In general you have three months less one day from the most recent act of discrimination or breach to take action, meaning you should act fast.
We recommend you speak to one of our lawyers in the first instance. As part of the process, you’ll need to get in touch with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), who will aim to achieve early conciliation with your employer. However, our lawyers can assist in this process where appropriate and we have formally been instructed.
Please be aware that the ACAS process can take up to around a month to complete, which will be taken from the three months you have to begin with. It’s important to act quickly in order to bring a tribunal claim. If the conciliation procedure is unsuccessful, we may be able to support you with the tribunal. If you feel you have a potential employment claim please act quickly and contact us today.
