Problems at work

If you have a problem at work, these pages will help you understand how to tackle it and what to do at each stage, whether you're sorting things out informally, taking out a grievance or making a claim to an employment tribunal.

This content applies to Scotland

Information on how to solve problems with employers or work colleagues. Covers different approaches to the problem and getting advice.

Information on grievances in the workplace, including what is a grievance, raising a formal grievance, mediation, conciliation and employment tribunal claims.

Letter to raise a grievance by an employee about something which has happened at work.

Basic rules for writing a grievance letter and a checklist to make sure that your letter has all the relevant information.

Information for employees who have been disciplined about behaviour, absence from work, or standard of work, including what is disciplinary action, informal solutions, disciplinary in dismissal procedures, mediation, conciliation and employment tribunal claims.

Information on sources of help to deal with problems in the workplace, including trade unions, legal help, advice agencies and other organisations