Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
WRITTEN WARNING
Date: {{date}}
Employee Name: {{employee_name}}
Employee ID: {{employee_id}}
Job Title: {{job_title}}
Department: {{department}}
Subject: Formal Written Warning for Misconduct/Performance
This letter serves as a formal written warning regarding your {{conduct_or_performance}} on {{date_of_incident/period}}.
Details of Incident/Performance Issue
On {{date_of_incident}}, at approximately {{time_of_incident}} (or 'During the period of {{start_date}} to {{end_date}}'), the following incident(s) / performance issue(s) occurred:
{{detailed_description_of_incident_or_performance_issue}}
This conduct/performance is in breach of the company's {{relevant_company_policy_name}} policy/clause {{policy_clause_number}}, which states: '{{quoted_policy_text}}'.
Impact of Conduct/Performance
Your {{conduct_or_performance}} has resulted in the following negative impact on the company/colleagues/operations:
{{description_of_impact_e.g._disruption_to_work,_poor_client_relations,_missed_deadlines,_etc.}}
Previous Discussions/Warnings (if applicable)
You were previously counselled/issued a verbal warning on {{date_of_previous_discussion}} regarding similar issues (or related issues concerning {{previous_issue_description}}). This current incident demonstrates a failure to heed prior warnings/guidance.
Required Improvement and Corrective Actions
To resolve this matter and ensure future compliance with company standards, you are required to take the following corrective actions:
1. {{specific_action_1_e.g._adhere_to_attendance_policy}}
2. {{specific_action_2_e.g._improve_work_quality_in_area_x}}
3. {{specific_action_3_e.g._attend_mandatory_training_on_x_by_date_y}}
You will be expected to demonstrate a sustained improvement in your {{conduct_or_performance}} over the next {{review_period_e.g._30_days}}.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to meet the required improvements within the stipulated timeframe, or any recurrence of similar misconduct/performance issues, may result in further disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with the company's disciplinary code and procedures.
Employee Rights
You have the right to respond to this warning in writing within {{number_of_days}} working days of receipt of this letter. Your response will be reviewed and placed in your personnel file alongside this warning. You also have the right to appeal this decision in accordance with the company's grievance procedure.
Acknowledgement of Receipt
I acknowledge that I have received and understood this written warning, and that I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding its content.
Signature Block
___________________________
Employee Signature
Date: {{employee_signature_date}}
___________________________
Manager/HR Representative Signature
Printed Name: {{manager_hr_name}}
Date: {{manager_hr_signature_date}}
___________________________
Witness Signature (Optional)
Printed Name: {{witness_name}}
Date: {{witness_signature_date}}
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