What to do if a grievance is taken against you?

Your employer should inform you if a grievance is raised about you and you should be given full details of the complaint or a copy of the grievance letter (you may only be given details of the parts which relate to you if there are a number of parts to the grievance). If this is not provided, be sure to ask for a copy.

What happens if a grievance is upheld against me?

In fact, if the grievance is lodged and upheld before matters become to serious, your employer is likely to have some protection if you decided to subsequently resign and claim constructive dismissal. You would still in these circumstances, have the right to resign and make a claim.

How quickly should a grievance be dealt with?

When an employee raises a formal grievance, the employer should arrange to hold a meeting within 5 working days ideally.

What procedure would you need to follow if you had a grievance?

To comply with the Code, your employer’s grievance procedure is likely to include the following steps:

1. writing a letter to your employer setting out the details of your grievance.
2. a meeting with your employer to discuss the issue.
3. the ability to appeal your employer’s decision.

Can You appeal against an employer’s grievance decision?

Appeals against grievance decisions. An employee has the right to appeal against an employer’s decision following the grievance hearing. You must notify them of this right when you write to give them your disciplinary decision.

What should you do if you receive a grievance?

Grievances are alarm bells warning you about large problems that require immediate attention. If you receive a grievance, be grateful because it allows you to work out the problem within your company rather than in a courtroom. Take all grievances seriously. Test the validity of a grievance by gathering all available facts:

How long does it take for a grievance to be heard?

The decisions of the Committee shall be final. However, the Grievance Procedure should include an appeals mechanism whereby, a grievant can raise further dissatisfaction with a decision of the Committee. The Committee shall send to the grievant, a written statement of its decision within ten (10) days of completion of the process.

Can a union file a grievance against an employer?

No, since the agreement is between management and the union and not between individual employees. If an employee violates the contract, like working overtime without getting paid, the grievance is against the employer. Or, if an employee sexually harasses a coworker]

What should you do if an employee has a grievance?

When a grievance has merit, you should admit it and correct the situation. You are a manager–you must make decisions–don’t pass the buck, Your decision on a grievance should be based on the facts of the situation and the provisions of the National Agreement. You should listen to the employee’s or union’s grievance and make sure of the facts.

How is a respondent treated in a grievance letter?

“A respondent, asked a direct question in writing by an aggrieved person, who fails to respond, or does so evasively, ought to be treated in the same way irrespective of whether a question has been asked under the statutory procedure.” Grievance Complaint Letter Template / Sample to Human Resources Department:

What’s the difference between a grievance and a complaint?

You may be wondering, “What is a grievance?”. The word “grievance” is a formal employee complaint that is an accusation of a violation of workplace contract terms or policy, and could be a complaint about anything regarding being noncompliant in work policies or similar regulation.

Is it legal to have a written grievance procedure?

It is a legal requirement to have a written grievance procedure for your organisation. This guide explains how to deal with grievances in accordance with the Code of Practice. Issues that may cause grievances include: When responding to a grievance, it is important to follow the correct legal process.