If you are experiencing a redundancy grievance, knowing what to do and how to do it is not always easy.
If you’re currently engaged in a redundancy process or have been through a redundancy process with your employer, then there are a few things that should happen.
Firstly, the process should be fair. This means that your employer has a clear process that makes clear that they need to make redundancies, that they’re considering you for redundancy, and whether there are any other jobs available, including more details on the opportunities.
And you should know that you can raise a grievance at any time during the redundancy process, whether that’s at the start, during the consultation process, or after it’s completed.
That means even if you’ve appealed the decision and you’ve been told that there is no further right to appeal, you’re still entitled to raise a grievance with your employer.
If you would like help with a redundancy grievance, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
Raising A Grievance During Redundancy
If you think your employer’s action during redundancy has been unfair or unwarranted in any way, you can raise a grievance.
It’s an important step because it’s a formal recognition of your dissatisfaction with the situation and it begins a formal process that must be adhered to.
The grievance process allows you to set out your complaints before your employer takes any action – and it may result in discussions around a potential settlement agreement beginning.
The formal grievance process should work as follows:
- You raise an informal grievance with your employer to see if you can resolve the issue without any formal action
- If you’re unable to resolve it, then write to your employer and inform them of your decision to raise a formal grievance, outlining your reasons for doing so
- You’ll then have a grievance meeting once all evidence has been collated and the investigation has been concluded
- An outcome will be reached, and you’ll be given the opportunity to appeal any decision if you disagree with it
- If you still feel that you haven’t reached the outcome you were looking for, you might consider taking the case to an employment tribunal
Of course, raising a grievance during the redundancy procedure presents its own unique challenges, including how the redundancy situation is settled.
Redundancy Grievance Process
Grievances can be raised in a variety of situations and they’re not just for dissatisfaction with the redundancy process.
Some of the most common reasons for raising a grievance include:
- When you’ve raised a grievance informally but feel it hasn’t had the desired effect
- When you have issues that you don’t want to be dealt with informally and want a formal process to determine the outcome
- Serious issues such as non-payment, whistleblowing, or harassment
It generally follows the same process each time as there’s a minimum standard set out by ACAS, although some employers will have their own grievance process.
It might also be relating to other terms and conditions in your employment contract, things you’ve been asked to do as part of your role, the way you’ve been treated, or even if you’ve experienced bullying or discrimination at work.
If you feel like you’ve been discriminated against because of protected characteristics or beliefs (sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief) then this is a serious discrimination case and should be treated with careful consideration by your employer.
Employment Solicitors Near Me
If you’re considering raising a grievance or feel like you might need to raise a grievance against your employer, it can be hard to know where to start.
It’s probably a difficult time personally and you might be unsure whether you should proceed or not.
And that’s where Solicitors Near Me can help.
We connect you with expert employment solicitors near you for FREE so that you can get the help and advice you need with your grievance procedure – whether you’re in the process, considering it, or unsure what your best option is.
You’re under no obligation to press ahead with the solicitor we connect you with and until you decide to proceed, everything is completely FREE.
Redundancy Advice Near Me
Whatever your needs, there’s a solicitor near you that help you with redundancy legal advice.
To be connected to a specialist solicitor near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
