If you can, you should try to solve a problem at work by talking to your manager or raising a grievance. If you can't, or you've tried and that hasn't worked, you need to think about whether the problem is something you can take to an employment tribunal. For example, a tribunal can help if you’ve been denied a right you’re entitled to, dismissed or treated unfairly. If you want to make a tribunal claim, you have to complete a form to tell Acas that you intend to make a claim. If you want them to, Acas will try to help you reach an agreement with your employer before you make a tribunal claim....

If you have a problem at work, it’s usually best to start by talking to your employer about it. You might be able to sort out the problem informally. Preparing what you want to say Before you talk to your employer, you should think carefully about what you’re unhappy about and what you want to say. This will help you to remember everything when you meet with them. Gather together anything relating to your complaint - like the date and time of the incident, any conversations you’ve had about it since then and any emails or letters you can find that relate to your problem. This can help you...