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Investigation Subject Notice Letter (England & Wales)

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LETTER TELLING AN EMPLOYEE THEY'RE THE SUBJECT OF AN INVESTIGATION

letter date

Dear employee name,

I am writing to inform you that the organisation has decided it is necessary to conduct an investigation into your actions in relation to: investigation issues

The person in charge of the investigation will be investigator name.

The aim of the investigation is to establish the facts of the matter by gathering as much relevant information as possible. It is currently expected that the investigation will be completed by expected completion date.

Once the investigation has been completed, you will be informed in writing of its outcome. If it is found that there is a case to answer, you will be invited to attend a formal disciplinary hearing.

The investigator may invite you to attend an investigation meeting where you can explain your version of events. If this is required, you will be informed of the time and date of the meeting in advance.

In the meantime, should you have any information that might be of assistance to the investigation or wish to discuss anything, please contact: investigation contact

So that the investigation can be conducted as fairly as possible, we request that you keep the matter confidential. Any breach of confidentiality may be considered a disciplinary matter.

Please note that you should continue to attend work while the investigation takes place.

Yours sincerely

investigator signature name

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For advice on a specific situation, consult a qualified adviser or Acas (acas.org.uk).
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  • Letter date(date)required
  • Employee name(text)required
  • Issue(s) being investigated(textarea)required
  • Investigator name(text)required
  • Expected investigation completion date(date)required
  • Who to contact with information or questions (name, email, phone)(textarea)required
  • Investigator name (signatory)(text)required

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).