First or Final Written Warning Letter

What the resource helps with

This letter helps you confirm a formal disciplinary warning clearly and record the reasons for the decision. It helps you set out the improvements required, the duration of the warning, possible consequences of further concerns and the employee’s right to appeal.

What's included

A disciplinary outcome letter template covering the concerns discussed, the employee’s explanation, the warning issued, required improvements and timescales, support, further disciplinary consequences and appeal arrangements.

When to Use the Resource

Use after a disciplinary hearing where a first or final written warning has been decided as the appropriate outcome.