Appeal hearing outcome letter template
Our Appeal Hearing Outcome Letter Template provides clear communication of decisions following appeal hearings, ensuring transparency and procedural fairness.
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What is an Appeal hearing outcome letter?
The Appeal Hearing Outcome Letter communicates the decision made following an employee's appeal following a disciplinary / grievance / flexible working application (for example) outcome.
It provides a formal summary of the appeal hearing proceedings, including any additional evidence or arguments presented by the employee and the employer's response. This letter serves to inform the employee of the outcome of their appeal, whether it upholds the original decision, overturns it, or modifies the original action taken.
The Appeal Hearing Outcome Letter plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency and fairness in the process. It ensures that employees understand the reasons behind the final decision and are aware of any further steps available to them, such as escalation procedures or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
As soon as practicably possible after a decision has been made
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
Appeal hearing outcome [Delete this line]
[Company name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Outcome of Appeal Hearing
I write to inform you of the outcome of the recent appeal hearing held on [date], concerning [brief description of the matter being appealed].
After careful consideration of the evidence presented during the hearing, as well as taking into account your statement and any additional information provided, the appeal panel has reached a decision.
[Option 1: Upheld Appeal] Upon thorough review, the appeal panel has determined that your appeal is upheld. [Include any details of the decision, such as reinstatement, adjustment of disciplinary action, etc.]
[Option 2: Dismissed Appeal] Regrettably, after careful consideration, the appeal panel has decided to dismiss your appeal. [Provide reasons for the decision and any next steps.]
Please be advised that the decision reached by the appeal panel is final, and you have no further right to appeal in this matter. [If applicable, detail any changes to your employment status, such as adjustments to disciplinary action, reinstatement, or any conditions that apply.]
Furthermore, [if applicable, provide information on any support available to the employee moving forward, such as training or counseling].
We understand that this may be a challenging time, and we are committed to supporting you through this process. Should you have any further questions or require clarification regarding the outcome of the appeal hearing, please do not hesitate to contact [Name of HR Representative] in the HR department.
Thank you for your cooperation throughout this process.
Yours [faithfully | sincerely],
[Sender name]
[Sender job title]
[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]
What communication / process sequence is this part of?
Appeal hearing script
Our Appeal Hearing Script template guides fair and consistent appeal discussions, ensuring a structured process for addressing concerns and reaching resolutions.
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