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Disciplinary Opening Statement Example 1

This disciplinary opening statement outlines the purpose of describing the case briefly, seeking a remedy or decision, and outlining main points and evidence. It states the date, location, and person giving the statement. It alleges the specific offense, reasons why the person does not agree they committed it or were at fault, and evidence like emails, statements, and length of service to support their case. The goal is to cooperate for a fair resolution while continuing employment.

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Disciplinary Opening Statement Example 1

This disciplinary opening statement outlines the purpose of describing the case briefly, seeking a remedy or decision, and outlining main points and evidence. It states the date, location, and person giving the statement. It alleges the specific offense, reasons why the person does not agree they committed it or were at fault, and evidence like emails, statements, and length of service to support their case. The goal is to cooperate for a fair resolution while continuing employment.

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Disciplinary Opening Statement Example

The purpose of the opening statement is to:

 describe your case very briefly


 tell the manager what remedy, decision, or outcome you are seeking
 outline the main points of your case
 tell the manager what evidence you will be submitting. (You do not actually submit your
evidence at this point.)

[Date]

[Your Name]

This opening statement has been prepared by [your name] for the purpose of the/this disciplinary
meeting to be held/being held on [date] at [the address where it is being held].

It has been alleged that:

[Outline the allegation(s) against you; use the exact wording the employer has used in the letter
they sent you]

I do not agree that I have committed this offence because [state your reasoning/main points of your
case].

If [whatever is alleged] actually took place then it was not my fault because [outline your
reasoning/main points of why you are not responsible]. I do not agree that this was my fault and any
sanction imposed on me as a result will be unfair.

I have these copies of [e-mails/letters/telephone conversations] and [name of person(s)] have


completed this/these statements confirming my version of events.

I have been a loyal employee for [length of service] I enjoy my job and I enjoy working for [name of
company] and I wish to continue working here. I am more than happy to answer any questions or
concerns you have about me and I have and will continue to cooperate with you so that a fair and
just resolution is reached.

Signed:____________________________________________

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