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This letter confirms an employee’s rejection of a settlement offer and notifies them that disciplinary or capability proceedings will continue.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Re: Settlement Offer
I write to confirm that you have chosen not to accept the settlement offer discussed with you on [date].
As such, the
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This letter formally records that the employee has declined a settlement offer made by the organisation.
It ensures clarity by confirming that the offer is no longer under consideration and that the organisation will continue with its established disciplinary or capability procedures.
Using this letter helps maintain transparency, provides a clear audit trail, and reduces the risk of dispute over the process followed.
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Use this model letter when you have reached a settlement agreement with an employee who will be leaving your employment as a result, to enclose the settlement agreement.
Yes. The Rejection of settlement offer response 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.
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