Grievances are on the rise. It can be very hard to manage them objectively.
Small organisations find it extremely difficult when an owner, or a key manager, has a grievance against them.
The mere fact of the grievance can damage relationships irreparably. Grievances are also often the precursor to employment tribunal claims.
Responding appropriately to a grievance can enable you to:
So how should you do this?
My advice is to find someone impartial who can really look at what has gone on from all angles. They need sufficient time to be able do a proper investigation, and they also need to be able to win the trust of all of the parties concerned.
Line managers rarely have the time, skill or inclination to really examine matters thoroughly and impartially. It’s not their ‘day job’ after all!
Getting professional support at an early stage will pay dividends in the long run.
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I am a qualified employment law solicitor with over 25 years' experience working for the most part with employers. All businesses are vulnerable to tribunal claims from employees. My firm…
