Written warning letter

This standard letter provides managers with a quick and easy way to communicate written warnings.

The focus of this letter is on confirming the disciplinary hearing outcome, managers conveying the serious nature of the matter and communicating the next course of action should things not improve.

This letter can be used for first written warnings and ensures managers:

• confirm the disciplinary decision reached
• convey the disciplinary procedure stage
• summarise improvements required and timeframe
• offer help or assistance
• advise the right of appeal
• outline the next course of action