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Preparing for a grievance or disciplinary meeting
Practical checklist for members facing a formal meeting.
Employment rights and support
Employment rights and support
Clear information about your rights at work, and confidential support from the Guild.
Many imams work without clear contracts, fair pay or proper procedures. Knowing your rights is the first step to putting things right.
Guidance
Read our plain-English guides below. They explain the general position under employment law in England, Wales and Scotland (Northern Ireland has separate legislation, which is similar in many areas but not identical).
Confidential support for members
If you are a member facing a problem at work, you can submit a confidential support request. A Guild representative will review it and contact you. Your request is only visible to you and to the authorised Guild staff handling it.
Important
- The Guild provides general information and support. This is not legal advice, and the Guild does not currently provide legal representation.
- Time limits are strict. Most employment tribunal claims must start with ACAS early conciliation within three months less one day of the problem (for example, dismissal). If you might have a claim, get advice promptly.
- For free, impartial advice you can also contact ACAS (acas.org.uk, 0300 123 1100) or Citizens Advice.
Key resourceModel contracts for imamsModel contracts for every common imam role, and a free checklist of what your contract should cover.
Guides to your rights
- Contracts and written particularsWhat you are entitled to in writing, and why it matters.
- Pay and the minimum wageMinimum wage, payslips, deductions and accommodation.
- Working hours, rest and leaveLimits on hours, rest breaks, holidays and family leave.
- Grievances and disciplinary proceduresHow a fair process should work, and your right to be accompanied.
- Discrimination, bullying and harassmentYour protection under the Equality Act 2010, and what to do.
- Dismissal, notice and redundancyNotice periods, unfair dismissal and redundancy rights.
Factsheets and checklists
Employment rights
Know your rights: a one-page summary for imams
Contracts, minimum wage, working time, holiday and procedures at a glance.
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Time limits
Most employment tribunal claims must start with ACAS early conciliation within three months less one day of the event. If you think you may have a claim, seek advice promptly — from ACAS, Citizens Advice, a trade union or a solicitor.