Grievance procedures: local authority

Consultant author: Laurie Anstis

Summary

• Authorities need to be clear about the terms used if incorporating the right to be accompanied by anyone other than a union official or a colleague into any grievance procedure. (See Accompaniment by someone other than a union official or a colleague)
• A grievance procedure may play a part in the system set up to allow staff to complain about bullying and harassment. (See Linking the grievance procedure to the bullying and harassment procedure)
• Although there is no nationally prescribed grievance procedure for local authorities, the Green Book sets out some basic provisions. (See Green Book provisions)
• Councillors may hear grievance appeals. (See Involvement of councillors)