Grievance Disability Leave Request Refused Letter Template and Guide Pack (plus Example of completed letter)

Grievance Disability Leave Request Refused Letter Template and Guide Pack

If your request for disability leave has been refused, this professional grievance letter template will help you raise your concerns formally, clearly, and in line with UK employment law.

This resource is designed especially for employees living with chronic illnesses such as Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and other long-term conditions who need to challenge unfair decisions at work.

What’s included:

• A ready-to-use grievance letter template covering refusal of disability leave under the Equality Act 2010.
• References to the Equality Act 2010 and ACAS Code of Practice, ensuring your grievance is framed in a strong, professional way.
• A timeline section so you can easily record dates, meetings, and correspondence.
• A step-by-step guide on how to personalise and complete the letter.
• A working completed example letter for someone with a chronic illness, showing you exactly how it can be used in practice.

This template is written in plain, respectful language but structured to protect your rights if the grievance has to be escalated further (e.g., to a tribunal).

Format: Digital download (Word & PDF).