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Frequently asked questions

What is a Grievance Appeal Letter?

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

What does the Grievance Appeal Letter cover?

The Grievance Appeal Letter is organised into sections covering 1. Introduction, 2. The original grievance, 3. The decision under appeal, 4. Grounds of appeal, 5. Remedy sought, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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

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Is a Grievance Appeal Letter legally binding?

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

What laws apply to a Grievance Appeal Letter in United Kingdom?

A Grievance Appeal Letter should comply with the laws in force in United Kingdom. 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 Grievance Appeal Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Grievance Appeal 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.

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

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Most people finish the Grievance Appeal 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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For the attention of: ________

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPEAL AGAINST GRIEVANCE DECISION

Employee reference / payroll number: ________

Job title: ________    Department: ________

1. Introduction

1.1 I am writing to formally appeal the decision reached in respect of the grievance which I raised under the Company's grievance procedure on ________.

1.2 I bring this appeal in accordance with the appeal stage of the Company's grievance procedure and in line with the principles set out in the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (made under section 199 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992).

2. The original grievance

2.1 My grievance related to the following matter:

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3. The decision under appeal

3.1 The grievance outcome was communicated to me on ________ by ________ and was as follows:

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4. Grounds of appeal

I wish to appeal against the decision for the following reasons:

4.1 I consider that the wrong decision has been reached, for the following reasons:

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4.2 I consider that the grievance was not handled fairly or in accordance with a fair procedure, for the following reasons:

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4.3 I wish for new evidence to be taken into account and for the decision to be reconsidered. The new evidence is as follows:

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5. Remedy sought

5.1 By way of this appeal I am seeking the following outcome:

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6. Appeal meeting

6.2 I wish to exercise my statutory right to be accompanied at the appeal meeting under section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999. I should wish to be accompanied by ________, who is a ________.

7. Reasonable adjustments

7.1 Please let me know if any reasonable adjustments are required to enable me to participate fully in the appeal process. Any such adjustments which I request are as follows:

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I look forward to hearing from you and I am grateful for your attention to this matter. I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this appeal in writing.

Yours faithfully,



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Signature: ________
Date: ________

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