In human resources, grievance means: A formal complaint by an employee about how they are treated at work, for example about pay, workload, a manager's behaviour or discrimination.
In Turkish: resmi şikayet, şikayet
How it is used
An employee raises or files a grievance, usually in writing, and the company follows its grievance procedure: a meeting, an investigation, a decision and the right to appeal. Very common in UK HR.
Example sentences
She raised a formal grievance about the way her shifts were changed without notice.
The grievance meeting is on Tuesday, and he can bring a colleague with him.
Common collocations
raise a grievance
formal grievance
grievance procedure
grievance hearing
uphold a grievance
Related terms
disciplinary procedureThe formal steps a company follows when an employee is accused of misconduct or poor performance, such as an investigation, a hearing and warnings.
harassmentUnwanted behaviour that makes a person feel offended, frightened or humiliated, such as insulting comments, threats or unwanted sexual attention.
employee handbookA document that explains a company's rules, policies and procedures for employees, such as leave, behaviour, IT use and complaints.
trade unionAn organisation of workers that represents its members in discussions with employers about pay, working conditions and other rights.
