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Our Disciplinary Appeal Hearing Outcome Confirmation Letter Template ensures clear communication of the final decision, promoting fairness and transparency.
Use this model letter to inform an employee of the outcome of an appeal hearing, whether that be dismissal, disciplinary action, no further action etc.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Outcome of disciplinary appeal hearing
You appealed against the decision of the disciplinary hearing that you be [dismissed | subject to disciplinary action]. The appeal hearing was held on [date] at [time], at [venue] with [name].
I am now writing to confirm
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A Disciplinary Appeal Hearing Outcome Confirmation Letter is sent to an employee following a disciplinary appeal hearing. The letter confirms the outcome of the appeal hearing and any decisions that were made as a result of the hearing.
The letter will typically outline the decision made by the company's disciplinary committee and provide the employee with any information they need to know regarding their future employment status, such as whether they will be reinstated or terminated from employment. It may also provide details of any actions the employee must take, such as attending additional training or meeting specific performance targets.
The letter should be written in a clear and concise manner, outlining the key points discussed at the hearing and the reasoning behind the decision made. It should also include any relevant dates or deadlines that the employee needs to be aware of.
Overall, the letter should be professional and objective, outlining the facts of the case and the decision made in a clear and transparent manner. This helps to ensure that the employee understands the outcome of the appeal hearing and what actions they need to take moving forward.
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Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
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