The Employee Discipline Warning Notice is a crucial document in Australian workplace relations, designed to formally address and document employee misconduct, performance issues, or policy violations. It serves as a formal communication tool between employers and employees, providing clear documentation of workplace issues and establishing a record of progressive discipline. This document must align with Australian employment legislation, particularly the Fair Work Act 2009, and demonstrate procedural fairness in handling workplace disputes. The notice typically includes specific details about the incident or behavior in question, expected improvements, timeframes for compliance, and potential consequences of non-compliance. It's an essential tool in performance management and can be critical evidence in unfair dismissal cases or other workplace disputes.
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1. Header Information: Company letterhead, date, document title, and reference number
2. Employee Details: Full name, position, department, employee ID, and length of employment
3. Manager/Supervisor Details: Name and position of the person issuing the warning
4. Nature of Warning: Clear statement indicating this is a formal warning and its level (first, second, final)
5. Description of Incident/Issue: Detailed account of the specific behavior, performance issue, or policy violation, including dates and specific examples
6. Impact Statement: Explanation of how the behavior affects the workplace, colleagues, or business operations
7. Expected Behavior/Performance: Clear outline of the required improvements or changes in behavior
8. Timeline for Improvement: Specific timeframe for achieving the required improvements
9. Consequences: Clear statement of what will happen if behavior doesn't improve (e.g., further disciplinary action, termination)
10. Support/Resources: Description of any support, training, or resources being offered to help the employee improve
11. Acknowledgment: Space for signatures of all parties and date, confirming receipt of the warning
1. Previous Warnings: Reference to any previous warnings or disciplinary actions - include when this is not the first warning
2. Performance Improvement Plan: Detailed improvement plan with specific goals and metrics - include for serious performance issues
3. Union Representative: Space for union representative details and signature - include if employee is union member
4. HR Review Statement: Confirmation of HR review and approval - include for serious violations or potential termination cases
5. Employee Response: Space for employee to provide written response to the warning - include when company policy allows this
6. Workplace Investigation Details: Summary of any workplace investigation conducted - include when formal investigation preceded the warning
1. Evidence of Incident: Copies of relevant documentation, emails, witness statements, or other evidence supporting the warning
2. Relevant Policies: Copies or excerpts of workplace policies that have been violated
3. Performance Data: Charts, reports, or statistics demonstrating performance issues
4. Previous Warning Records: Copies of previous warning notices or disciplinary documentation
5. Performance Improvement Plan Template: Detailed template for tracking improvement goals and progress
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