Disciplinary hearing letter templates

Templates for employers and managers to arrange a disciplinary hearing. Free to download and use.

A hearing is a meeting where the employer hears all the evidence before making a decision.

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Where a warning is being considered

A letter giving notice of a disciplinary hearing where a first or final written warning is being considered.

Notice of disciplinary hearing letter: possible warning

Where dismissal is being considered

A letter giving notice of a disciplinary hearing where dismissal or other serious action is being considered.

Notice of disciplinary hearing letter: possible dismissal (Word version, 26KB)

Notice of disciplinary hearing letter: possible dismissal (OpenDocument Text format, 8KB)