Grievance Letter Template (Acas)
This template provides a structured letter for an employee or worker to formally raise a grievance with their employer. It allows the individual to detail their problem or complaint, include any supporting evidence, and specify their desired resolution. The letter also requests a meeting to discuss the grievance and allows for the worker to be accompanied.
Template Letter for a Worker Raising a Grievance
[date]
Dear [recipient name],
I am writing to raise a formal grievance.
I have a problem with / complaint about [grievance details].
I have evidence in the form of [evidence details].
I would like [resolution request].
Please let me know when I can meet you to talk about my grievance.
I would like to be accompanied at the meeting by [accompanying person].
Yours sincerely,
[your name]
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a formal notification from a worker to an employer regarding a workplace dispute. It is not an employment contract or a settlement agreement. It contains specific placeholders for evidence details and a formal resolution request.
When should you use it?
Use this template when an informal resolution has failed and a formal record of a workplace complaint is necessary. Use a Settlement Agreement instead if the parties have already agreed on terms to end the dispute and the employment relationship.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| I am writing... | Statement of Grievance | Provides a formal declaration that the sender is initiating a grievance process regarding a specific workplace problem or complaint. |
| I have evidence... | Evidence | Allocates space for the worker to identify specific documents or testimony that supports their formal complaint. |
| I would like... | Resolution Request | Allows the employee to specify the exact action or outcome they require from the employer to resolve the issue. |
| I would like to be accompanied... | Right to be Accompanied | Exercises the worker's request to have a named individual attend the grievance meeting alongside them. |
Who it's for
- an employee initiating a formal complaint process against their employer
- a worker requesting a meeting to discuss specific workplace evidence and resolutions
- individuals exercising their right to be accompanied during a formal grievance meeting
How long it runs and how it's signed
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