File note form template

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File note form template
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Our File Note Form Template records first offences or minor incidents, promoting fair and consistent documentation.

1 page / 146 words

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Employee:  
Job title:  
Department:  

Summary

Subject:

e.g. timekeeping

 
Background:

what actions/misconduct/poor performance

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This document incorporates relevant laws and HR standards, including those listed below:

  • Employment Rights Act 1996: Provides guidelines on recording and maintaining accurate employment records, including disciplinary incidents.

  • Equality Act 2010: Ensures that disciplinary actions are applied consistently and without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

  • Data Protection Act 2018: Sets requirements for handling and protecting employee data, including disciplinary records.

  • ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Offers best practices for handling disciplinary issues, which may include record-keeping.

Legal compliance for file note form template

File notes are written records of an employee's disciplinary actions or performance issues maintained in their personnel file.

file note form template

They track incidents, counseling, and corrective measures, enabling employers to address poor behaviour or misconduct. File notes must be factual, objective, and compliant with relevant laws.

If an employee has displayed poor performance or attitude, or committed minor misconduct for the first time, use this model file note form template to record it.

Direction:
Issued from Employer (you) to Employee
Timing:
As soon as possible after the event
Geographic suitability:
Great Britain & Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)
Global (check local legislation)

Workflow window

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Previous
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Concern about performance letter

Use this model letter to notify an employee that you have a concern over their performance, that may warrant disciplinary action should it happen again.

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File note form
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Verbal (informal) warning letter

Our Verbal Warning Letter Template facilitates prompt informal resolution of performance issues, ensuring clear communication and promoting improvement.

Timings

Follow these best practice actions to get the most from this document, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:

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Step Description Responsibility Timing (Days from Decision)
1 Define Criteria: Establish clear criteria for using the File Note Form to record a first offence or minor incident, ensuring it does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. HR / Management Team N/A
2 Meet with Employee: Arrange a meeting with the employee to discuss the event and inform them about the File Note Form. HR / Supervisors Day 1
3 Incident Documentation: Complete the File Note Form to record the details of the event, including date, time, and description. Employees / Supervisors Day 1
4 Review and Verification: Review the File Note Form for accuracy and verify event details if needed. HR / Management Team Day 2
5 File and Monitor: Securely file the Form for future reference and monitor any necessary follow-up actions. HR / Management Team Ongoing