No further action letter template
Supporting information
Our no further action letter template offers a clear and fair way to inform employees of the outcome of an investigation, providing them with closure and transparency.
No further action letter
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[Company name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Confirmation of no further action
[Further to the investigation meeting held on [date], at which you [were | were not] accompanied, ]I am writing to inform you that the organisation has decided not to initiate any disciplinary procedures with regards to [your | the] allegation[s] [against you] of [insert details].
The outcome of the investigation is that [there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations], [no witnesses could corroborate the claims], [the evidence did not support a breach of conduct], or [the actions in question were deemed appropriate under the circumstances].
[I also refer to your suspension from duty, which began on [date]. This suspension was necessary to ensure the investigation was conducted fairly, and is now lifted. We look forward to welcoming you back to work on [date].]
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Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
[For, and on behalf of [Company name] ]
What is this for?
A no further action letter is used to inform an employee that an investigation has been completed and no further action will be taken. The template provides a clear, professional format to outline the investigation's findings and explain why no action is the outcome.
Using this template ensures that the letter is well-structured, communicates the outcome effectively, and meets legal and ethical requirements, providing closure for both the employer and employee.
Employment law compliance
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Employment Rights Act 1996: This legislation provides guidance on how employers should handle disciplinary and grievance procedures in the workplace. The Act requires employers to follow a fair and consistent procedure when taking disciplinary action against an employee, including conducting an investigation before taking any action.
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ACAS Code of Practice: This Code provides employers with guidance on how to handle disciplinary and grievance procedures in the workplace. The Code emphasises the importance of conducting a thorough and impartial investigation before taking any disciplinary action.
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Data Protection Act 2018: This legislation requires employers to handle personal data in a fair and transparent manner. This means that any investigation must be conducted in accordance with data protection principles and the employee's rights to privacy and data protection must be respected.
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Human Rights Act 1998: This legislation incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. This includes the right to a fair hearing, which means that employees have a right to be informed of the outcome of any investigation and to receive a clear explanation for why no further action will be taken.
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Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: This legislation provides employees with the right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or a workplace colleague at any disciplinary hearing. This helps to ensure that employees are supported and have someone to help present their case during an investigation.
Documentation sequence
Investigation report form template
This is a template investigation report that an investigator may adapt to suit the particular circumstances of their investigation.
