Template · People

Written warning

Record misconduct or poor performance fairly — the employee's side included. Free to use and adapt.

A starting point, not legal advice. For anything unusual or high-stakes, have it checked by an attorney.

Employee:

Job title:

Date of warning:

Type (verbal record / written / final written):

What happened

[Date, what happened, the rule or standard it breaks.]

[The employee's explanation, in their words.]

[The expected improvement and by when.]

This warning stays valid for [__] months. Repeating the misconduct in that time may lead to further action, up to dismissal after a fair hearing.

Employer (signature, date):

Employee (signature, date) — signing confirms receipt, not agreement:

Witness (if the employee declines to sign):

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