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Written Warning Letter to an Employee

Written Warning Letter to an Employee. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF.

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Northwind Ltd.
12 Main Street, London EC1A 1BB

Ref. no.: REF-2026-014
Date: 06/10/2026

To
The Branch Manager
City Bank, High Street, Manchester

Subject: Written Warning Letter to an Employee

Dear Maria Garcia,

This letter is a formal written warning (warning no. 1) to you, Maria Garcia, Senior Accountant.

It has come to our notice that: arriving late on five days in March without informing your manager. This is not in line with the company's code of conduct and the standards we expect from every employee.

You are asked to correct this behaviour immediately. Any further such incident may lead to stronger disciplinary action, which can include termination of employment. A copy of this letter will be kept in your personnel file. Please sign the copy to confirm that you have received it.

Yours faithfully,

For Northwind Ltd.


Anna Lopez
HR Manager

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Written Warning Letter to an Employee

HR letters - warnings, show-cause notices, promotions, transfers, terminations - create the written record that employment decisions rest on. They should be factual, specific and fair.

When to use it

  • Warnings and show-cause notices
  • Terminations, promotions and transfers
  • Appreciation and acknowledgements

How to write Written Warning Letter to an Employee

  1. Quote the employee's name, role and the policy or contract clause that applies.
  2. State the facts: what, when and with what impact, without opinions.
  3. Say what is expected next, the time given and the possible consequence.
  4. Give the employee a chance to reply and ask for a signed acknowledgement.

Attach with it

  • Policy extract or contract clause
  • Evidence of the incident or achievement

Common mistakes

  • Vague allegations without dates
  • Skipping the employee's chance to reply

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a Written Warning Letter to an Employee

  1. Fill in the form: Company / organisation, Company address, Reference number, Addressed to (name, office, address), Employee's full name, Job title / position.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

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FAQ

What makes an HR letter legally safer?

Facts, dates and specific examples, the policy or contract clause used, a reply route for the employee and a signed acknowledgement. Avoid opinions and emotional language.

Should the employee sign the letter?

Yes, an acknowledgement signature or a note that the letter was delivered protects both sides in a later dispute.

Is this Written Warning Letter to an Employee template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

Is this template available in other languages?

Yes - the same document is available in 2 languages. Use the language links on this page.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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