I have put a letter of grievance to my employers (now former) who, when responding told me that as I had requested answers in writing I was using the modified 2 stage statutory procedure and this was what they are using.
I never agreed to this at any stage nor did they explain what this involved. As far as they are concerned my case is now closed and I have no right to appeal.
Further to advice from this site (thank you) I wrote back and asked them to confirm which method of statutory grievance policy they were using, the modified or 3 stage. They have now replied that their reply was based on the modified version as it ‘appeared’ this was what I wanted. I believe this is an infringement of my statutory rights?
They have however said that should I wish to change this to the standard 3 step procedure involving a meeting I should let them know – what should I do? I intend to file an ET1 and have no desire to meet with my now (ex) employers however am I in breach of my rights in any way?
Any advice is most welcome, some serious grievances were raised in my initial letter and I feel that I am trying to be scared off by legal jargon in order to stop me proceeding. The entire situation is also causing considerable stress.
Thank you for any advice offered.
Pixie Dunne