Got a grievance to raise? Get it right the first time.
Something has gone seriously wrong at work and you need to put it in writing. A badly written grievance gets dismissed in a paragraph. A strong one forces a proper process and builds the foundation for everything that might follow.
Most people only get one shot at this and do not know the difference until it is too late.
Written by a qualified solicitor with 23 years of employment law experience. England and Wales. General educational information, not individual legal advice.
What you get inside.
A complete grievance package built around the ACAS Code. Letter template you can adapt, plus the framework, evidence checklist, and meeting strategy that turn a complaint into a defensible legal document.
Fill-in-the-blanks letter template.
The complete grievance letter, structured exactly the way ACAS expects. You replace the bracketed sections with your specifics. Done.
ACAS Code compliance checklist.
The 5 ACAS requirements your grievance must meet. Tribunals can adjust compensation by up to 25 percent for failures to comply. This is the checklist.
Evidence collection framework.
What to gather, how to organise it chronologically, and how to reference each piece in the letter. Plus the rules on witness statements.
Incident documentation structure.
The exact way to record each incident. Dates, times, witnesses, factual language only. The format tribunals respect.
Meeting prep checklist.
Everything to do before the grievance meeting, what to expect during, and how to handle the appeal if the outcome is wrong.
Critical time limits reference.
The deadlines you cannot miss. Discrimination, unfair dismissal, breach of contract. Plus how grievance timing interacts with tribunal claims.
The full table of contents.
What's covered.
- Understanding workplace grievances. What they are, why they matter legally.
- The complete fill-in-the-blanks grievance letter template.
- Preparing to raise a grievance. Steps to take before you write.
- Key requirements under the ACAS Code.
- Structuring your grievance letter. The format tribunals expect.
- Detailing specific incidents. How to write them so they hold up.
- Documenting previous resolution attempts. Why this matters.
- Presenting supporting evidence. The rules and the order.
- Articulating impact and policy breaches. The legal framing.
- Specifying desired outcomes. Realistic, specific, defensible.
- The grievance meeting and follow-up process.
- Legal considerations and when to seek advice.
The honest comparison.
If you're going to spend money getting this right, here's the picture. The cheapest way to get bespoke legal advice on your situation is a one-off solicitor consultation. The guide isn't a replacement for that. It's what you can do alongside it, or before you can afford it.
Who this is for.
If any of this is where you are right now, this is the guide for you.
- You're going home from work in tears, or you can't sleep, and you know something has to change.
- You've decided to put it in writing, but every time you start typing it sounds like a rant and you delete it.
- You've Googled "how to write a grievance" and got 40 contradictory answers.
- You're worried that if you get the wording wrong, HR will dismiss it as too emotional, too vague, or not formal enough.
- You don't want a blank page. You want the template that's already structured the way it needs to be.
- You raised it with your manager and nothing happened. The next step is formal, and you have to get it right.
Get the guide.
One-off purchase, £17. Instant PDF download. The complete template, plus everything you need to make sure your grievance can't be dismissed on procedure.
Get the guide. £17Common questions.
Is this legal advice for my specific case?
No. This is general educational information for England and Wales. It's the framework and template that helps you raise a grievance properly. Every situation is different. For complex cases, consider booking a one-off consultation with a qualified employment solicitor.
How is this delivered?
Instant download as a PDF after purchase. About 1MB. Files won't open? I'll fix it or refund you.
Does this cover Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No. England and Wales only. The legal framework, time limits, and ACAS Code references are for England and Wales.
Is the template generic or can I actually use it?
You replace the bracketed sections with your specifics. The structure, legal references, and tone are exactly what tribunals expect. Most people use it as their starting draft and then add their case-specific facts.
Can I get a refund if I don't find it useful?
Digital guides are non-refundable once downloaded. The full table of contents above shows exactly what's inside. If you have a question before buying, contact info@thesecretlawyer.co.uk.