Personal Grievances - how employers should handle such claims
In even the best managed workplaces there is the risk that an employee may raise a personal grievance against their employer.
Whether or not these grievances have merit, poorly managed grievances can prove costly to an employer, both in terms of lost production, financial expense, and unnecessary stress.
However, there are certain steps that employers can take to minimise the negative effects of an employee raising a personal grievance. These steps include:
seeking legal advice early to prevent prejudicing their position
checking the employee’s employment agreement and the company’s policies to ensure that the correct process is followed
trying not to make decisions relating to the grievance when angry or emotional
If you have an employee that has raised a personal grievance, or you suspect that they are thinking of raising a grievance, please contact one of our employment experts to discuss how best to protect your company.
