Disciplinary Appeal Outcome Letter (Lesser Penalty)

Disciplinary decisions can be overturned by an appeal panel.

This letter communicates the decision of a disciplinary appeal to overturn the original disciplinary hearing verdict and impose a lesser penalty.

In line with the 2009 Discipline, Discipline Appeal and Dismissal Arrangements this letter can be used to clearly inform an employee of your formal appeal decision and ensures managers:

• confirm the formal disciplinary appeal hearing details
  
• convey the formal disciplinary appeal decision reached
  
• outline reasons for the discipline appeal decision being taken
• inform the employee of the formal disciplinary penalty that will now apply
• confirm the duration of any formal written warning
  
• summarise any improvements required, timeframe and company expectations
  
• offer help or assistance to aid improvement
• specify training an employee needs to complete
• outline the next course of formal disciplinary action should things not improve
• advise the formal appeal decision is final