When to Write to Your Employer
Breach of contract — Unpaid overtime, missing bonuses, unilateral changes.
Pay issues — Errors on payslip, late payment.
Harassment or discrimination — Written record is essential.
Working conditions — Safety violations, documented overwork.
📚 UK Legal reference: Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, employers must provide written terms of employment. Any breach can be raised through a formal grievance procedure.
Letter Structure
- Your details and employer's details
- Clear subject line
- Chronological, factual account of events
- Legal basis (Employment Rights Act, your contract terms)
- Explicit request with reasonable deadline (14 days)
- Reference to ACAS if needed