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Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
Problems with your employer usually fall into one of two categories:…
You can make a formal grievance complaint or face formal disciplinary…
You can appeal the result of a grievance or disciplinary procedure. Your…
You can get help from a third-party to solve disputes between you and your…
If you have been unable to solve a problem between you and your employer,…
Call Acas, contact Citizen’s Advice or speak to your trade union or staff…
A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements
All employees have an employment contract with their employer. A contract…
The legal parts of a contract are known as ‘terms’. An employer should…
An employer may have an agreement with employees’ representatives (from…
An employer must give employees and workers a document stating the main…
If an employee or worker has a problem receiving their written statement,…
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Find out what to do if you have problems accessing the services to book your driving test, change your appointment or cancel your test.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
What happens if you're given a community sentence or community service. Find out about Community Payback and the rules of your community sentence.
How to use a quasi-experimental study to evaluate your digital health product.
Information about how the MHRA regulates medical devices in Northern Ireland and what legislation applies to manufacturers and suppliers.
Employees can raise a grievance at work when an informal solution is not possible - grievance procedure, mediation, meetings, appeals
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