Does raising a grievance stop the tribunal time limit?

No. Most tribunal time limits are three months less one day and continue to run even while an internal grievance or disciplinary is ongoing. Acas confirms the applicable time limits.

Do I have to raise a grievance before resigning?

In constructive dismissal cases it is normally expected. Resigning without giving your employer a chance to respond to the underlying issue can significantly weaken the claim.

Can I be punished for raising a grievance?

No. Detriment for raising a genuine grievance, especially one linked to discrimination or whistleblowing, can itself become an additional claim.

How to Raise a Grievance at Work in the UK

A grievance is your formal way of putting a workplace complaint on the record. It can cover discrimination, bullying, unsafe practices, contractual breaches or the way you are being managed. What you put in the grievance, and when, has a direct impact on any later tribunal claim.