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Employee's Grievance Letter - Template, Sample Form

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Employee's Grievance Letter?

A Employee's Grievance Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Employee's Grievance Letter cover?

The Employee's Grievance Letter is organised into sections covering INTRODUCTION, PARTICULARS OF COMPLAINT, IMPACT OF THE INCIDENT, PRIOR STEPS TAKEN, REMEDY/RESOLUTION SOUGHT, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Employee's Grievance Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Employee's Grievance Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Employee's Grievance Letter is generally legally binding in Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Employee's Grievance Letter in Nigeria?

A Employee's Grievance Letter should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Employee's Grievance Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Employee's Grievance Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Employee's Grievance Letter?

Download the completed Employee's Grievance Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Nigeria. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Employee's Grievance Letter free?

You can preview the Employee's Grievance Letter and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Employee's Grievance Letter?

Most people finish the Employee's Grievance Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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Staff/Employee No.: ________
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The ________
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Dear Sir/Madam,

FORMAL LETTER OF GRIEVANCE/COMPLAINT

RE: ________

§1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. I, ________, am presently employed by ________ ( he the capacity of ________, having commenced employment on or about ________.

1.2. I write to lodge a formal complaint pursuant to the organization's grievance policy and procedure, the terms of my contract of employment, and my rights as protected under the Labour Act, Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and other applicable laws.

§2. PARTICULARS OF COMPLAINT

2.1. This complaint relates to the following incident(s)/series of incidents which I experienced at the workplace:

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2.2. The said incident(s) occurred on or about ________ at ________.

2.3. The following person(s) were involved in or witnessed the incident(s): ________.

§3. IMPACT OF THE INCIDENT

3.1. The incident(s) complained of have adversely affected me in the following manner: ________.

§4. PRIOR STEPS TAKEN

4.1. Prior to the issuance of this letter, I took the following steps (if any) to address the matter informally: ________.

§5. REMEDY/RESOLUTION SOUGHT

5.1. I respectfully request that this matter be formally investigated in accordance with the organization's grievance procedure so that an appropriate and amicable resolution may be reached.

5.2. The outcome I am seeking in respect of this complaint is as follows: ________.

5.3. If considered appropriate, I would welcome a meeting to discuss this matter, at which I request that ________ be permitted to be in attendance in accordance with my right to be accompanied.

§6. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

6.1. Please find attached the following document(s) in support of my complaint: ________.

§7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

§8. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

8.2. I confirm that, in making this complaint, I do so in good faith, and I request that I be protected from any form of victimisation, retaliation or detriment as a consequence of raising this grievance.

§9. RESPONSE

9.1. I respectfully request a written acknowledgement of this complaint within ________, and a substantive response and/or invitation to a grievance meeting within ________ of the date hereof.

9.2. I look forward to your prompt response and to an amicable resolution of this matter in accordance with the organization's grievance procedure.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,




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Enclosure(s): ________

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