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Disciplinary Hearing Invite Letter — Possible Dismissal (England & Wales)

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NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING LETTER: POSSIBLE DISMISSAL

letter date
Dear employee name,
I am writing to tell you that you are required to attend a disciplinary hearing on hearing date at hearing time which is to be held in hearing location.
At this hearing we will consider disciplinary action against you, in line with the Company Disciplinary Procedure. This is with regard to:
allegation.
I enclose the following evidence:
enclosed evidence.
The possible consequences arising from this hearing are:
disciplinary action including possible disciplinary action
dismissal
other possible consequences
You are entitled to be accompanied by someone you work with or a trade union representative. If you would like to be accompanied, please let me know the name of your chosen companion companion notice period before the hearing.
Yours sincerely
Signed:
manager name

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This is a process template, not legal advice. Complex cases (discrimination, whistleblowing, automatic unfair dismissal) require independent legal advice before you proceed.
This document is provided as a template for information purposes and is not legal advice.
For advice on a specific situation, consult a qualified adviser or Acas (acas.org.uk).

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Letter datedaterequired
Employee nametextrequired
Hearing datedaterequired
Hearing timetextrequired
Hearing locationtextrequired
The allegation / matter to be consideredtextarearequired
State the allegation precisely — ACAS Code of Practice requires the employee to know the case against them in advance of the hearing.
Evidence enclosed with this lettertextarearequired
Possible disciplinary action short of dismissaltextrequired
Other possible consequences (optional)text
Notice period for naming a companiontextrequired
The employee has a statutory right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or work colleague (Employment Relations Act 1999, s.10).
Manager name (signatory)textrequired

Part of the Disciplinary Process Pack (England & Wales) — see all documents and the step-by-step guide

This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice on a specific situation, consult a qualified adviser or Acas (acas.org.uk).