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First Warning Letter Template and Checklist: A Complete Guide

Posted by Mathew French on 29 July 2025

Sarah, an otherwise reliable team member, has started arriving late three times in the past fortnight. Her manager feels frustrated but uncertain about the next steps. 

Should this warrant a formal warning? What documentation is needed? How can this conversation happen without damaging the working relationship? 

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone – workplace discipline remains one of the most challenging aspects of people management in modern Australian organisations.

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Topics: First Warning Letter


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