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Our concern about lateness letter template helps managers formally address punctuality issues with employees, outlining expectations, and offering support to improve timekeeping.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Lateness Concern
I refer to our meeting held on [date] in which we discussed my concerns regarding your punctuality. It has come to my attention that since [insert date], you have been late on [number of occasions] occasions.
Punctuality is required of all employees at [insert employer's name]. Persistent lateness decreases productivity and places a burden on colleagues who may have to compensate for your delayed start.
In our discussion, you were [not] able to provide
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The Concern about Lateness Letter serves as a formal communication tool to address recurring lateness issues with an employee. It outlines the employer's concerns regarding the employee's punctuality and emphasises the importance of adhering to scheduled work hours.
This letter aims to initiate a dialogue with the employee about their lateness and its impact on the workplace. It provides an opportunity for the employee to understand the expectations regarding punctuality and to discuss any underlying reasons for their lateness, while also highlighting the potential consequences of continued lateness.
Yes. The Concern about lateness letter template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
Absolutely. As with the Concern about lateness letter template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the Concern about lateness letter template 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.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Concern about lateness letter template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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