Persistent short-term absence dismissal letter template
Our Persistent Short-Term Absence Dismissal Letter template communicates the decision to dismiss an employee due to recurrent absences, maintaining professionalism and clarity.
If an employee has previously been warned for persistent short term absence, but there has been no improvement, send this model letter to confirm dismissal.
Specs:
5 mins to read, 10 mins to prep
177 words, 1 A4 page
Reviewed 1 September 2025
Persistent short-term absence dismissal letter
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
I refer to the disciplinary hearing on [date] concerning your unsatisfactory number of absences from work.
Following a review of your attendance record, discussions with you and a number of warnings, you were given a final written warning on [date] following the above hearing. In that letter you were warned that if
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What is this for?
This letter template is designed to formally communicate the decision to dismiss an employee due to recurring short-term absences. It outlines the reasons, relevant information, and effective date of dismissal. The letter serves to provide a clear explanation of the decision, adhere to legal requirements, and conclude the employment relationship when persistent short-term absences become unmanageable.
