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Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.

• Overview

  Problems with your employer usually fall into one of two categories:…

• Formal procedures

  You can make a formal grievance complaint or face formal disciplinary…

• Appeals

  You can appeal the result of a grievance or disciplinary procedure. Your…

• Mediation, conciliation and arbitration

  You can get help from a third-party to solve disputes between you and your…

• Tribunals

  If you have been unable to solve a problem between you and your employer,…

• Help and advice

  Call Acas, contact Citizen’s Advice or speak to your trade union or staff…

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