Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure

Duncan Lewis Employment Law Solicitors – Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure

There is no legal procedure for how to complain at work – but usually a letter to an employer setting out a grievance is the first stage.

Most companies will have a grievance procedure or disciplinary or grievance policies which may be in the staff handbook.

ACAS also has a guide for employees and employers on disciplinary matters and grievances, which is regularly updated.

If employers provide a handbook setting out procedures – or have online resources setting out their disciplinary and grievance procedures – it advisable to read these before making a complaint or appeal, or if there is a possibility of an employer taking disciplinary action.

Even if a formal complain has been made by an employee – or an employer has started disciplinary action – it may be possible to resolve issues via mediation, conciliation or arbitration.

Employees have the right to appeal any decision by an employer regarding a disciplinary or grievance matter, which they do not agree with

If after a meeting with the employer, an employee does not agree with the decision over a grievance or a disciplinary matter, it is possible to take the case to an Employment Tribunal.

Employment law can be complex – and it is important for employees to know their rights when making a formal complaint to a company, or if facing an employer’s disciplinary procedure.

In cases where an employee has been suspended from work as a result of a disciplinary matter, it is essential to seek legal advice immediately.

Duncan Lewis can advise at any stage of a disciplinary or grievance matter – including advising before a formal complaint is made to an employer and in cases where an appeal has been refused or mediation has failed.

Duncan Lewis Employment Law Solicitors – How we can help you

Duncan Lewis employment lawyers act on behalf of claimants and respondents in all Employment Tribunal related matters.

The Duncan Lewis employment team can represent all types of employers, both large and small – as well as individual employees and collective employees in matters relating to the Employment Rights Act 1996 and grievance or disciplinary appeals and claims.

Duncan Lewis Employment Law Solicitors – Fees

Duncan Lewis employment law solicitors operate a transparent fee scale – and can offer a range of competitively priced funding options for claimants and respondents:

• No-win-no-fee
• Damage based fee
• Contingency fee
• Fixed fees (for specific tasks)
• Insurance funded cases.

Duncan Lewis believes clients should always know what they will be paying – and will advise on the best funding option at the initial client meeting.

Duncan Lewis Employment Law Solicitors – When to contact us

If you have a problem with employment and grievance or disciplinary matters, it is important to take legal advice and find out what your rights are as soon as possible.

Duncan Lewis can offer clear legal advice on employment law at any stage of an employment matter, including advice on grievance procedures and disciplinary hearings or suspension by an employer.

Duncan Lewis also has a successful track record in advising companies and employers on employment matters and disputes, including responding to grievances from employees in a reasonable way, as required by law and defending claims at an Employment Tribunal.

Duncan Lewis Employment Law Solicitors – How to contact us

Duncan Lewis has offices nationwide and in most major cities, with more than 20 offices across London and the southeast.

For expert legal advice on employment law, grievances and disciplinary procedure, call Duncan Lewis employment solicitors on 020 7923 4020.