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Discrimination Grievance Letter Template
How to raise a formal grievance about workplace discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Discrimination & Equality · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to raise a formal grievance about workplace discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong discrimination grievance letter should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- State it is a formal grievance
- Identify the protected characteristic involved (age
- Disability
- Race
- Sex
- Religion
- Pregnancy
- Sexual orientation etc)
- Describe the discriminatory treatment with dates and facts
- Explain the impact
- State the outcome sought
- Request a formal grievance meeting
- Mention right to be accompanied
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