How to handle appeals against grievance decisions

The XpertHR "how to" section includes practical guidance on how employers should handle appeals against grievance decisions, including: following the "Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures"; determining whether the appeal should be a review or a rehearing; and ensuring the appeal is heard without unreasonable delay. 

• How to handle appeals against grievance decisions Practical guidance for employers on how to deal with appeals from grievance decisions. 

Also

The XpertHR FAQs section answers a number of questions on grievance appeals, including:

• How should the employer respond if an employee appeals a grievance decision but does not set out the grounds for the appeal?
• Is there a set timescale for the lodging of an appeal against a decision in relation to a grievance?
• Who should hear an appeal against a decision in relation to a grievance?
• What are the possible consequences of failing to follow the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures?

The XpertHR policies and documents section includes a model grievance procedure and order of proceedings for a grievance appeal hearing.