Grievance Appeal Letter (UK) (Acas)
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]
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a formal notification letter from a worker to an employer rather than a bilateral agreement. It contains placeholders for a grievance notification date and a specific list of appeal grounds such as incorrect handling or wrong decisions. It is not an initial grievance notification or a disciplinary appeal.
When should you use it?
Use this template after receiving a formal decision on a workplace grievance that you believe is incorrect or based on incomplete information. Use an Initial Grievance Letter if you are raising a complaint for the first time.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| I am writing to formally appeal | Notice of Appeal | Identifies the specific grievance decision being challenged by referencing the notification date. |
| My reasons for appeal are | Basis for Appeal | Provides a dedicated slot for the worker to list grounds like procedural mishandling or new evidence. |
| request-resolution | Desired Resolution | Allows the sender to specify the concrete action they want the employer to take to settle the matter. |
| I would like to be accompanied | Right to Accompaniment | States the worker's request to have a named companion present at the meeting. |
Who it's for
- a worker in the UK disagreeing with an employer's formal decision on a grievance
- an employee who has discovered new evidence relevant to a previously decided workplace complaint
- a worker requesting an appeal meeting and exercising their right to be accompanied by a companion
How long it runs and how it's signed
England & Wales note
This version is drafted for England & Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ on some points — for example notice periods and tribunal procedure. Tell GitLaw where you hire and it adjusts the draft.
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