Attendance Policy : paper-based appeal outcome letter
Use this letter template when writing to an employee to confirm the outcome of a paper-based appeal.
STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient's name & address]
Dear <Title/ Surname>,
Stage 1 Appeal Outcome
I refer to your appeal that was received on <DD/MM/YYYY>
You advised that the reason<s> for your appeal <were/was>:
• <Insert details>
Having considered all the information provided, I have concluded that your appeal is <upheld / partially upheld / not upheld>. My reason<s> for this decision are as follows:
• <Insert reasons for decision>
As your appeal was <upheld [insert details on the way forward]><partially upheld [insert details on the way forward and which matters will continue to progress through to Stage 2 of the Attendance Policy]><not upheld [insert details on the way forward and which matters will continue to progress through to Stage 2 of the Attendance Policy or the decision of Stage 1 outcome remains in place ]>.
This concludes your scope for appeal at Stage 1. However, if you have any queries regarding this letter please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
<Name and Job Title of manager considering the paper-based appeal>
Cc: <Line manager name and job title>
<Trade Union Representative>
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