Raising and dealing with problems at work | Acas

Many problems at work can be solved early.

If employers encourage workers to raise issues and discuss solutions, they can avoid costly disputes. Mediation can help solve disagreements.

The law can protect workers who whistleblow or strike.

Advice

Talking with your employer about a problem

How a worker should raise a problem. Getting support. Informal meetings.

Dealing with a problem raised by a worker

Why employers should take problems seriously. Keeping a record. Following up.

Mediation at work

What mediation is and how it can help. Introducing mediation at work.

Conduct and capability procedures when managing performance

How a manager can review a worker's performance or attendance.

Acas guide to challenging conversations

How and when managers should have difficult conversations. How to prepare.

Whistleblowing at work

Who is protected by law. What someone can whistleblow about. Disclosures.

Strikes and industrial action

What the law says about official and unofficial action. Ballots. Picketing.

Getting legal advice

Where workers and employers can get legal advice and support.

Template

Appraisal forms

Reviewing a worker's performance. Objectives. Manual workers. Promotion.

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