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Final Warning Before Dismissal

This template is a formal final warning issued to an employee prior to dismissal, outlining serious misconduct or performance issues and the potential consequences if not rectified. It is used when previous warnings have not resulted in a satisfactory improvement.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date and Employee Information

Date: {{date}}

Employee Name: {{employee_name}}

Employee ID: {{employee_id}}

Position: {{position}}

Department: {{department}}

Address: {{employee_address}}

Subject: Final Warning Before Dismissal

Dear {{employee_name}},

Purpose of This Letter

This letter serves as a formal final warning regarding your {{misconduct_type_or_performance_issue}}.

This warning follows previous discussions and warnings issued on {{date_of_previous_warning_1}} and {{date_of_previous_warning_2}}, concerning the same or similar issues. Despite these interventions, the expected improvement has not been observed.

Details of Misconduct/Performance Issue

Specifically, this final warning is issued due to:

{{detailed_description_of_current_misconduct_or_performance_issue}}

This incident/pattern of behaviour occurred on or around {{date_of_current_incident}} at {{time_of_current_incident}} (if applicable) and involved {{specific_actions_or_omissions}}.

Impact of the Misconduct/Performance Issue

Your actions/performance have had a negative impact on {{impact_on_company_colleagues_clients_etc}}.

This behaviour is in direct violation of the company's {{relevant_company_policy_or_code_of_conduct}}, a copy of which is available in {{location_of_policy}}.

Required Improvement and Action Plan

To avoid further disciplinary action, including the termination of your employment, you are required to demonstrate immediate and sustained improvement in the following areas:

1. {{action_plan_point_1}}

2. {{action_plan_point_2}}

3. {{action_plan_point_3}}

You will be monitored closely over the next {{monitoring_period_days_weeks}} days/weeks, commencing from the date of this letter. During this period, you will report to {{manager_name}} for regular performance reviews/check-ins on {{dates_of_reviews}}.

Consequences of Failure to Improve

Be advised that failure to demonstrate satisfactory and sustained improvement in the areas outlined above, or any further instances of similar misconduct/performance issues, will result in the immediate termination of your employment without further notice.

This action will be taken in accordance with the terms of your employment contract and applicable labour legislation in {{country_or_region}}.

Acknowledgement

You are invited to provide any comments or explanations regarding the matters raised in this letter within {{response_time_days}} days of receiving this letter. Please submit your response to {{hr_or_manager_name}}.

You have the right to appeal this decision within {{appeal_time_days}} days of receiving this letter. Details on the appeal process can be found in {{location_of_appeal_policy}}.

Employee Assistance Program (Optional)

We remind you that our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide confidential support should you require it. You can contact them at {{eap_contact_details}}.

Signature Block

Yours sincerely,

_________________________

{{manager_or_hr_name}}

{{manager_or_hr_title}}

For and on behalf of {{company_name}}

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I, {{employee_name}}, acknowledge receipt of this Final Warning Letter and understand its contents and the potential consequences of failing to meet the required improvements.

_________________________

{{employee_name}}

Date: {{acknowledgement_date}}

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