Grievance decision appeal letter template

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:

1. Factual concerns and accuracy of findings
   [Set out any areas where you believe facts were misinterpreted, incomplete, or not fully considered.]
2. Evidence not fully considered or newly available information
   [Highlight any documents, witness accounts, or context that were not taken into account, or any new evidence now available.]
3. Procedural concerns
   [Explain any concerns about how the grievance process was handled, including fairness, investigation scope, opportunity to respond, or adherence to policy.]
4. Impact and context
   [Describe the impact of the situation and any relevant background or mitigating circumstances.]
5. Why the outcome is not appropriate
   [Explain why you believe the decision reached is unreasonable, incomplete, or should be reviewed.]

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.