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[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Appeal Against Grievance Outcome Decision Dated [insert date of outcome letter]
I am writing to formally appeal the decision communicated to me on [date], following the grievance I raised on [insert date of original grievance] and submitted to [insert name of recipient].
The grievance outcome confirmed that [briefly state the decision or action taken by the company in response to the grievance, e.g. “no further action will be taken”, “partially upheld findings”, or “specific remedial steps will be taken/not taken”].
I would like to appeal this decision as I believe the outcome does not fully address the issues I raised and/or does not reflect the information and circumstances presented during the process.
I would ask that the following points are taken into account as part of my appeal:
Having considered the above, I respectfully request that the grievance outcome is reviewed in full.
I would also welcome the opportunity to attend an appeal hearing and provide any further clarification required.
Please confirm in writing within 14 calendar days of the date of this letter the proposed date, time, and arrangements for the appeal hearing.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
[For, and on behalf of [Company name] ]
Need the complete Grievance process?
Explore the Grievance templates toolkitA Grievance Decision Appeal Letter is a formal letter written by an individual to appeal a decision made as part of a grievance process.
A grievance process typically involves a formal complaint being made about an issue or problem, often related to employment or a contractual dispute. The grievance process will involve an investigation and a decision made by the person or organisation responsible for the dispute resolution.
If the decision made as part of the grievance process is not satisfactory to the individual, they may choose to appeal the decision by writing a Grievance Decision Appeal Letter. The letter will outline the reasons why the decision is being appealed and provide supporting evidence, if any.
The appeal letter will usually be addressed to a higher authority who will review the case and make a final decision. It is important that the appeal letter is written in a clear and concise manner, outlining the reasons for the appeal and providing any relevant evidence to support the case.
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If a grievance hearing has been held, send this model letter template for confirmation of the outcome, and a right of appeal.
Grievance appeal letter template to help employees formally challenge a grievance outcome.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Grievance decision appeal letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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