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This document serves as a formal written warning issued to an employee for misconduct or performance issues, outlining the specific problem, required improvements, and potential consequences if not met. It is to be used when formal disciplinary action is necessary.

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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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