Concern about conduct letter template

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Our Concern about Conduct Letter Template helps address behavioural issues promptly, promoting a harmonious and professional workplace.

Concern about conduct letter template
2026 Reviewed
Specifications
Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 1 page • 159 words
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 01/08/2026
Next review 01/02/2027
Delivery Instant download
Formats .doc · .txt · email

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[Sender name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

Concern over conduct

Dear [Name]

I write further to our meeting today/ on [date] in which we discussed the following allegations:

  • [list matters discussed].

During the meeting your explanation for this was:

  • [insert reasons/comments stated by employee]

Having listened to your explanations in relation to the above, I have found

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What is a concern about conduct letter?

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A concern about conduct letter addresses inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, aiming to communicate the need for change. Clarity is crucial to avoid damage to relationships and trust.

This letter should be used after this is raised with the employee for the first time (before a verbal warning). An informal discussion is often all you need to improve an employee’s conduct.

Additional communication or disciplinary action might be necessary for persistent issues, emphasising a solution-oriented approach.

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Implementation guidance

Use these best practice actions, recommended timescales and process stages to understand when and how the Concern about conduct letter should be used, helping ensure each step is handled consistently and appropriately documented.

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Observe and document specific concerning behaviour Supervisor/Manager As incidents occur
2 Schedule a private meeting with the employee Supervisor/Manager Within a few days
3 Discuss the concerns and provide feedback. Identify expectations for improvement and set a timeline Supervisor/Manager During the meeting
4 Issue the Concern about Conduct Letter to confirm the discussion outcomes, signed by the Supervisor/Manager HR/Supervisor/Manager Afte the meeting
5 Continue to monitor conduct Supervisor/Manager After the meeting
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HR considerations

UK employment law and best practice

This template is designed to support the process, but the document should be used alongside the relevant HR procedure and applied to the circumstances of the individual case.

  • The Equality Act 2010: This act prohibits discrimination, harassment, and victimisation on the basis of various protected characteristics, such as age, race, gender, and disability. When issuing a concern about conduct letter, it is important to ensure that the letter does not contain any discriminatory language or actions.

  • The Data Protection Act 2018: This act regulates the processing of personal data and provides individuals with certain rights over their personal data. When issuing a concern about conduct letter, it is important to ensure that any personal data is processed in accordance with the act and that the employee's rights are respected.

  • The ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: This code provides guidance on how to handle disciplinary and grievance issues in the workplace. When issuing a concern about conduct letter, it is important to follow the guidance in the code to ensure that the process is fair and reasonable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

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.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

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.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Concern about conduct letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Concern about conduct letter template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

How this content is developed and reviewed

The Concern about conduct letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing disciplinary processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

HRDocBox has been creating practical UK HR documents since 2009.

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