How To: Raise A Formal Grievance At Work

Written by Lucy Stones.

Having a problem at work can be stressful, particularly when you feel that your concerns are not being listened to or taken seriously. If you have tried to resolve an issue informally and have not been able to do so, raising a formal grievance may be the next step.

A grievance is a formal complaint to your employer about something that has happened at work. This could include concerns about bullying or harassment, discrimination, pay, working conditions, management decisions or the way you have been treated.

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I Have Been Accused Of Misconduct. Can I See The Evidence Against Me?

Written by Kathryn Bolton.

If you are facing a disciplinary procedure at work, you should generally be entitled to see the evidence against you. In this blog I set out the typical steps in a disciplinary procedure including the relevance of evidence.

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I’ve Started ACAS Early Conciliation: Should I Say Yes to Conciliation?

Written by Jasmine Stewart.

This blog specifically looks at the ACAS Early Conciliation process and gives guidance on how to navigate that process.

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Employment Tribunal Time Limit Changes from 1 October 2026

Written by Sally Hubbard.

From 1 October 2026, employees and workers will generally have longer to bring an Employment Tribunal claim. Currently, there is a three-month time limit for most employment claims. This will increase to six months.  Read on for more information.

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What Are: Your Entitlements On Redundancy?

Written by Lucy Stones.

Being told you are being made redundant can be unsettling. But redundancy is not simply a case of your employer ending your employment and handing you a final payslip.

Depending on your circumstances, you could be entitled to redundancy pay, notice pay, holiday pay and more. You also have rights during the redundancy process itself.

Here’s what you need to know.

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My Employer is Refusing to Pay My Maternity Pay: What Should I Do?

Written by Jasmine Stewart.

This blog offers guidance on what you should do if you employer refuses to pay your maternity pay.

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ANOTHER FIVE STAR EMPLOYMENT LAW REVIEW “Genuinely Couldn’t Have Asked For Better”

Written by Sophie Goodwill.

We have just received another Five-Star Review from an Employment Law Client who has provided excellent feedback about the service received.  Read on for more information…

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How To: Respond To A Capability Procedure At Work

Written by Lucy Stones.

Being told that you are being placed on a Capability Procedure or Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can be unsettling. Many employees immediately fear that dismissal is inevitable or that the decision has already been made. In reality, that is not always the case.

What can you do and how should you respond?

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Do You Need a Settlement Agreement Solicitor who is “Professional, Compassionate and Highly Effective?”

Written by Jasmine Stewart.

At Lincs Law Employment Solicitors, we are specialist employment solicitors who provide a comprehensive bespoke service when it comes to Settlement Agreements. Please read on for further information on the service we offer and what our recent clients had to say.

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