What qualifies as a grievance at work?
What qualifies as a grievance at work?
A grievance is generally defined as a claim by an employee that he or she is adversely affected by the misinterpretation or misapplication of a written company policy or collectively bargained agreement. To address grievances, employers typically implement a grievance procedure.
What are the grounds for a grievance?
You might want to raise a grievance about things like:
- things you are being asked to do as part of your job.
- the terms and conditions of your employment contract – for example, your pay.
- the way you’re being treated at work – for example, if you’re not given a promotion when you think you should be.
- bullying.
Is it worth raising a grievance at work?
If an employee has a problem (‘grievance’) at work it’s usually a good idea for them to raise it informally first. The employer should respond even if the problem’s raised informally. A grievance procedure is a formal way for an employee to raise a problem or complaint to their employer.
Can I ask for compensation in a grievance?
You are unlikely to get money compensation as a result of using a grievance procedure. For this you will usually need to take a claim to an employment tribunal. But not all grievances can move on and form the basis for an employment tribunal claim.
What to consider when filing a grievance?
– The time and date of the event that led to the grievance. – The name of the person the grievance is against. – The name of the person filing the grievance. – The current step of the grievance process. – A description of the facts of the grievance. – An indication of what parts of the contract were violated. – A proposed solution to the grievance.
Is it only an employee that can raise a grievance?
All employees should have the right to raise a grievance with their employer. Not all workers, however, are employees. You may not be an employee if you are an agency worker, a freelancer or self-employed.
When not to file grievance?
When not to file grievance. Here are a few reasons not to file a grievance…. Thinking you’re going to get back at your manager or the company. When you have a problem with a co-worker and want to file grievance against them. Filing a grievance merely because you feel a work situation or process is unfair.
How to investigate a workplace grievance?
Talk to all involved parties and obtain written statements regarding the complaint
