Workplace problems
Recognise what's happening — and what to do about it
Choose the situation closest to yours. Each page explains the issue, typical situations, practical first steps and how we may be able to help.
Facing a disciplinary process?Investigations, disciplinary hearings, warnings and appeals.Learn moreThinking of raising a grievance — or already have?Raising a formal complaint and dealing with the grievance process.Learn moreBeing bullied or harassed at work?Persistent unwanted behaviour that undermines you at work.Learn moreTreated differently because of who you are?Less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.Learn moreTreated unfairly because of a disability?Treatment connected to a disability or long-term health condition.Learn moreDo you need adjustments at work because of a disability or health condition?Requesting changes at work to remove a disadvantage caused by disability.Learn moreHave you been placed on a performance improvement plan?Capability processes, targets and performance improvement plans.Learn moreIs your role at risk of redundancy?Selection, consultation, alternative roles and redundancy pay.Learn moreHave you been dismissed and believe it was unfair?Dismissal without a fair reason or a fair process.Learn moreFeel you were left with no choice but to resign?Resigning in response to a serious breach of contract by your employer.Learn moreTreated badly after raising concerns?Detriment or dismissal after raising concerns about wrongdoing.Learn moreNot been paid what you're owed?Unpaid wages, deductions, holiday pay, bonuses and notice pay.Learn moreIs your employer changing your contract or working arrangements?Contract terms, changes to terms, restrictive covenants and status.Learn moreBeen offered a settlement agreement?Understanding, negotiating and deciding whether to accept a settlement.Learn moreHas your dispute moved into ACAS Early Conciliation?The conciliation stage that generally precedes an Employment Tribunal claim.Learn moreHas your workplace dispute progressed beyond the internal process?Preparing, presenting and, where appropriate, being represented in a claim.Learn more
Information on these pages is general information about workplace disputes in England & Wales and is not a substitute for advice about your individual circumstances.
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