Final Warning Letter Template
Final Warning Letter
[Company Letterhead]
CONFIDENTIAL
[Date]
[Employee Name] [Employee Address] [City, State ZIP]
RE: Final Written Warning
Dear [Employee Name],
This letter serves as a formal final warning regarding ongoing concerns with your job performance and/or conduct. Despite previous discussions and opportunities for improvement, the issues identified have not been adequately addressed.
Previous Notifications
The following prior warnings/interventions have been provided:
[Date] - [Type of warning: verbal/written] regarding [issue]
[Date] - Performance improvement plan initiated for [issue]
[Date] - [Other relevant communication]
Current Concerns
The specific issues that continue to require immediate improvement include:
[Specific Issue/Violation]
Details: [Describe the issue, including specific examples, dates, and impact]
Expected Standard: [Clearly state the expected behavior or performance level]
[Specific Issue/Violation]
Details: [Describe the issue, including specific examples, dates, and impact]
Expected Standard: [Clearly state the expected behavior or performance level]
[Specific Issue/Violation]
Details: [Describe the issue, including specific examples, dates, and impact]
Expected Standard: [Clearly state the expected behavior or performance level]
Required Improvements
The following improvements must be demonstrated immediately and consistently:
[Specific, measurable improvement]
[Specific, measurable improvement]
[Specific, measurable improvement]
Consequences
Please understand that this is a final warning. Failure to make immediate and sustained improvement may result in termination of your employment. Additionally:
This warning will remain in your personnel file
Your performance will be closely monitored over the next [time period]
We will meet on [date] to review your progress
Support Available
To support your improvement efforts, the following resources are available:
[Training resource]
[Support program]
[Other relevant resource]
Acknowledgment
Please sign below to acknowledge receipt of this final warning. Your signature does not necessarily indicate agreement with the content but confirms that you have received this notice.
If you wish to submit a written response to this warning, you may do so within five business days. Your response will be included in your personnel file along with this warning.
We value your contributions and sincerely hope to see the necessary improvements so that you can continue your employment with [Company Name].
Sincerely,
[Manager's Name] [Manager's Title]
cc: Human Resources, Personnel File
Employee Acknowledgment
I acknowledge receipt of this Final Warning Letter. I understand that failure to demonstrate immediate and sustained improvement may result in termination of my employment.
Employee Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
□ I intend to submit a written response to this warning.
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