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Disciplinary Appeal Letter - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Disciplinary Appeal Letter?

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

What does the Disciplinary Appeal Letter cover?

The Disciplinary Appeal Letter is organised into sections covering INTRODUCTION, THE MATTER UNDER APPEAL, GROUNDS OF APPEAL, STATEMENT OF FACTS, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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You can download your completed Disciplinary Appeal Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a Disciplinary Appeal Letter legally binding?

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

What laws apply to a Disciplinary Appeal Letter in Nigeria?

A Disciplinary Appeal Letter should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. 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 Disciplinary Appeal Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Disciplinary Appeal 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.

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

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Most people finish the Disciplinary Appeal 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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Staff/Employee ID No.: ________
Designation/Job Title: ________
Department: ________


Date: ________


________
The Human Resources Manager,
________
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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APPEAL AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

§1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. I, ________, an employee of ________ ("the Company"), holding the position of ________ in the ________ Department, write to formally appeal against the decision of the Company's Disciplinary Committee communicated to me by way of a letter/notice dated ________.

1.2. This appeal is made within the time stipulated under the Company's Staff Handbook/Conditions of Service and in accordance with the principles of fair hearing enshrined in Section 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Labour Act, Cap. L1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

§2. THE MATTER UNDER APPEAL

2.1. The disciplinary action arose from the following alleged misconduct/matter:

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2.2. As a consequence of the alleged misconduct, I was suspended with pay for the following period: ________.

2.3. The disciplinary sanction imposed on me was the following: ________.

§3. GROUNDS OF APPEAL

3.2. I respectfully request that the following be considered in righting the wrong occasioned by the said decision:

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§4. STATEMENT OF FACTS

4.1. The following represents a full and accurate account of what transpired, which I was not given a fair opportunity to present before the Disciplinary Committee:

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§5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

5.1. In support of this appeal, I enclose herewith the following document(s):

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§6. RELIEF SOUGHT

6.2. I further request that I be granted an oral hearing before the appropriate appeal panel, and that I be permitted to be accompanied by a colleague or representative of my choosing, at a date and venue convenient to the Company.

§7. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

7.1. Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver of any of my rights under my contract of employment, the Company's Conditions of Service, the Labour Act, or any other applicable law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, all of which rights are expressly reserved.

I look forward to your favourable response. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Yours faithfully,



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Signature & Date: ________

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