Misconduct First Formal Warning
This First Formal Warning letter confirms the outcome of a disciplinary meeting and sets out the improvement expected in the employee’s conduct.
It provides a clear written record of the warning and the standards the employee is required to meet going forward.
What this first formal warning letter covers
Use this letter to confirm the disciplinary outcome and the terms of the required improvement in conduct.
It is intended to make the expected standard clear after formal disciplinary action has been taken.
Monitoring conduct after a formal warning
The employee’s conduct should continue to be monitored after the warning has been issued.
- If conduct improves, send a follow-up letter acknowledging that improvement
- If conduct does not improve, a further disciplinary meeting may be necessary
If the employee’s conduct improves following the warning, the Notice Of Improved Conduct Following Formal Warning may be used to confirm that improvement.
Related disciplinary procedure documents
This letter should be read alongside the Disciplinary Policy and Procedure and the Guidance Notes on Disciplinary Procedures.
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