Letter

Warning Letter

A formal warning letter issued to an employee for misconduct or poor performance.

[Company Letterhead]

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
[Employee Name]
[Designation]
[Department]

Subject: Warning Letter for [Reason – e.g. Repeated Late Attendance]

Dear [Employee Name],

It has been observed that, despite prior verbal counselling, you have continued to [describe the misconduct / performance issue, e.g. report late for duty] on [Dates / Instances]. Such conduct is in violation of the Company's policy and is not acceptable.

You are hereby issued a formal warning and advised to improve your conduct with immediate effect. You are expected to submit a written explanation for the above within [X] days of receipt of this letter.

Please note that any repetition of such behaviour will compel the Company to initiate strict disciplinary action against you, which may include termination of your services.

Yours sincerely,

___
[Name]
[Designation, HR Department]

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