United States
Workplace letter guides
Free, practical guides to putting a workplace concern in writing. Document preparation and general information — not legal advice.
How to write a complaint letter to HR
A plain-English guide to putting a workplace concern in writing to HR in the US: what to include, how to structure it, and what usually happens next.
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Writing a complaint about bullying or unfair treatment
How to document repeated behaviour at work in the US, what a dated record should look like, and how to ask your employer to act.
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How to write a reasonable accommodation request
What to put in a written accommodation request at work in the US, how the interactive process usually runs, and what documentation employers commonly ask for.
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How to respond to a write-up or written warning
How to write a rebuttal to a write-up, warning or performance plan in the US: what to accept, what to dispute, and what to ask for.
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Writing to your employer about unpaid or incorrect pay
How to set out a pay problem in writing in the US: the periods and amounts, the records to gather, and the agencies that handle wage complaints.
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How to appeal or respond to a workplace decision
How to write a clear response when your employer's decision on a complaint, request or disciplinary matter goes against you.
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