Jargon buster

The jargon	What it means
The Code	The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. This sets out how employers should deal with complaints made by their staff. It is voluntary, so your employer doesn't have to deal with your problems in this way, but if they don't they may have to pay you more compensation if you did follow the Code.
Employment Tribunal	The court where employment disputes are decided. Tribunals are more informal then other kinds of court.
Grievance	A concern, problem or complaint you have in relation to your work.
Harassment	A form of discrimination. It involves unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal behaviour relating to one of the types of discrimination listed at the beginning of this guide.
Victimisation	When you are treated badly at work because you have raised a grievance about discrimination or because you helped someone else to do so.
Written Statement	If you have been in a job for longer than 2 months, you are entitled to a written statement which sets out the main terms and conditions of your employment. This will include things like your salary, hours, sick leave, and will also set out the grievance procedure, or tell you where you can find it.