Grievance Appeal Letter (UK) (Acas)
Updated 13 October 2025
This template provides a formal letter for a worker to appeal a decision made on a recent grievance. It allows the worker to clearly state their reasons for the appeal, such as disagreement with the handling or new evidence. The template also facilitates requesting a meeting to discuss the appeal and noting if an accompanying person will be present.
Letter for a Worker Appealing a Grievance (Template)
[date of letter]
Dear [recipient name],
I am writing to formally appeal against the decision taken on my recent grievance which was notified to me on [grievance notification date].
My reasons for appeal are:
you disagree with the way the grievance was handled
you feel the decision taken was wrong
you have new evidence that you feel should be considered.
I would like [desired resolution].
Please let me know when I can meet you to talk about my appeal.
I would like to be accompanied at the meeting by [companion name].
Yours sincerely,
[sender name]
About this template
What is this template?
Grievance Appeal Letter (UK) (Acas) is a free, ready-to-use Dispute resolution template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
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What's typically included?
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