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Free Disciplinary Letter Template (UK)

An ACAS-compliant letter inviting an employee to a disciplinary hearing, with what to include and the right to be accompanied. Or generate a tailored letter in seconds with Breeze HR.

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Disciplinary invite template

Replace the highlighted fields. Keep the right-to-be-accompanied wording - it is a statutory requirement.

[Date]

Private and confidential

Dear [Employee name],

Invitation to a disciplinary hearing

I am writing to invite you to a disciplinary hearing to discuss the following matter: [describe the alleged conduct or performance concern].

The hearing will take place on [date] at [time] at [location / video link]. It will be chaired by [name and job title].

The evidence to be considered is enclosed: [list documents]. You are entitled to respond and to present your own evidence at the hearing.

You have the right to be accompanied at the hearing by a work colleague or a trade union representative. Please let me know in advance who will accompany you.

Possible outcomes of the hearing include [e.g. no action, a first written warning, a final written warning, or dismissal]. No decision has been made at this stage.

If the date or time is not convenient, please contact me as soon as possible to rearrange.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your job title]

What to include

FAQs

Does the employee have the right to be accompanied?
Yes - at a formal disciplinary hearing employees can be accompanied by a work colleague or a trade union representative.
How much notice should you give?
Reasonable notice so the employee can prepare and arrange to be accompanied. A few working days is generally reasonable.

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