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If a former employee has appealed against their dismissal and an appeal hearing has been held, send this model letter as confirmation of the outcome.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
I refer to the appeal meeting held on [date] in response to your appeal against your dismissal, which was communicated to you by letter dated [date].
I write further to the appeal hearing held on [date], at which you [were | were not] accompanied.
After a careful consideration of all the surrounding circumstances of your case, I have decided that [Company] will uphold the decision to dismiss you. The reason for this is [state reasons].
Your dismissal will be
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A dismissal appeal hearing outcome letter is an important document that serves several purposes:
In summary, a dismissal appeal hearing outcome letter is an important document that helps to ensure that the appeal process is conducted fairly and objectively, and that both the employer and employee are aware of the outcome and any further action required.
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The letter should be sent as soon as possible after the hearing, and should include the following information:
The letter should be written in clear and concise language, and should avoid using technical or legal terms that the employee may not understand. It should also be sensitive to the employee's feelings, and should provide guidance and support where appropriate.
If the appeal is successful and the employee is reinstated, the outcome letter should also include details of any back pay, benefits or other compensation that the employee is entitled to receive.
It is important to ensure that the dismissal appeal hearing outcome letter is accurate, complete and free from ambiguity, as it may be used as evidence in any subsequent legal proceedings.
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.
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.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Dismissal appeal outcome confirmation 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.
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