Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary UK legislation governing employment rights, including statutory provisions for grievance procedures and employee protections
Equality Act 2010: Key legislation addressing discrimination, harassment, and equality in the workplace, relevant if grievance involves discrimination claims
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards, applicable if grievance involves safety concerns
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including handling of personal information in grievance procedures
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulations ensuring proper handling of personal data during grievance processes
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory code providing practical guidance on handling disciplinary and grievance situations in the workplace
ACAS Guide to Handling Workplace Grievances: Detailed guidance document supplementing the Code of Practice with practical advice on grievance handling
Employment Contract Terms: Individual contractual obligations and rights that may affect grievance handling procedures
Company Grievance Policy: Internal organizational procedures and policies for handling employee grievances
Relevant Case Law: Precedent cases from employment tribunals and courts that guide interpretation of grievance-related legislation
Time Limits: Statutory and recommended timeframes for responding to and resolving workplace grievances
Reasonable Adjustments: Legal requirement to make appropriate accommodations during grievance procedures for employees with disabilities
Appeal Procedures: Legal requirements and best practices for handling appeals against grievance decisions
