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Employee Final Warning Letter - Template, Sample Form

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Below you can preview the Employee Final Warning Letter, complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, and download a ready-to-sign copy in Word and PDF - tailored for use in Australia.

What the Employee Final Warning Letter includes

This template is organised into the following sections:

Frequently asked questions

What is a Employee Final Warning Letter?

A Employee Final Warning Letter is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Employee Final Warning Letter cover?

The Employee Final Warning Letter is organised into sections covering Purpose of this letter, Background and previous warnings, Specific performance concerns, Required improvements, Support and review, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Employee Final Warning Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Employee Final Warning Letter legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Employee Final Warning Letter is generally legally binding in Australia, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Employee Final Warning Letter in Australia?

A Employee Final Warning Letter should comply with the laws in force in Australia. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Employee Final Warning Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Employee Final Warning Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Employee Final Warning Letter?

Download the completed Employee Final Warning Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Australia. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Employee Final Warning Letter free?

You can preview the Employee Final Warning Letter and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Employee Final Warning Letter?

Most people finish the Employee Final Warning Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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ACN: ________
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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

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Dear ________,

RE: FINAL WRITTEN WARNING – UNSATISFACTORY WORK PERFORMANCE

1. Purpose of this letter

1.1 This letter constitutes a final written warning concerning your work performance in your role as ________ with ________ (the Company).

1.2 This letter, and the process leading to it, are intended to comply with the principles of procedural fairness and with the Company’s obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), including the matters relevant to a fair dismissal under section 387 of that Act, and the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code (where applicable).

2. Background and previous warnings

2.1 You have previously been advised that your work performance has not met the standard reasonably required of you in your role.

2.2 In particular, these concerns were raised with you and discussed at a meeting held on ________. The nature and effect of any earlier verbal or written warning(s) issued to you are as follows: ________.

2.3 Notwithstanding the warnings, support and guidance previously provided, and the opportunity afforded to you to respond and to improve, your performance has not improved to the required standard.

3. Specific performance concerns

3.1 The specific aspects of your performance that the Company considers to be unsatisfactory are as follows:

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3.2 You have been given the opportunity to explain your conduct and the matters set out above, and your response has been taken into account in the Company’s decision to issue this final warning.

4. Required improvements

4.1 This letter serves as a final written warning. In order to continue your employment with the Company, you must achieve and maintain the following improvements and standards:

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4.2 The improvements set out above must be achieved by ________ and must be sustained thereafter.

5. Support and review

5.1 The Company will continue to provide you with reasonable support and assistance to help you meet the required standard, including: ________.

5.2 Your performance will be formally reviewed again on ________ to assess whether the necessary improvements have been made and sustained.

6. Consequences of failure to improve

7. Your rights

7.1 You are entitled, and are encouraged, to have a support person of your choice present at any meeting held in relation to this matter.

7.2 You are entitled to provide a written response to this final warning. Any response you wish to make should be provided to ________ by ________ and will be placed on your personnel file together with this letter.

8. Confidentiality and record

8.1 This letter is private and confidential and a copy will be retained on your personnel file in accordance with the Company’s obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Company’s privacy policy.

9. Acknowledgement

9.1 We trust that you will take this final warning seriously and make the improvements necessary to remain a valued member of our team.

9.2 If you wish to discuss this matter, or to clarify any of the matters raised in this letter, please contact ________ on ________.


Yours sincerely,



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For and on behalf of ________


Employee acknowledgement of receipt

I, ________ ________, acknowledge that I have received and read a copy of this final written warning. I understand that my signature acknowledges receipt only and does not necessarily indicate my agreement with its contents.


Employee signature: _____________________________

Date: ________

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