Notification of Investigation

Managing Employment Issues Procedure – Templates and Guidance

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

<Date>

Dear <Addressee>

Investigation into Matters Which May Lead to Disciplinary Action

Further to the discussion you had with your line manager <Name> regarding the above, I am writing to confirm that a thorough investigation into the following allegation(s) of misconduct will be undertaken by <Investigating Officer(s) name(s) title(s)>

Allegations: <Insert allegation(s)>

In the course of the investigation you will be interviewed and will be invited to offer explanation or comment on the allegations. You are encouraged to be accompanied at the interview by your trade union representative or work colleague.

Should any additional allegation(s) come to light during the course of the investigation I will advise you in writing that this/these allegation(s) will also be investigated. Any information which is gained during the investigation process may be presented at any subsequent disciplinary hearing.

I appreciate that such investigation can cause concern and that you may want to share your feelings and concerns with someone. The following support arrangements are therefore available if you wish to make use of them.

· Your support officer is <Name and Number>

· <Insert or Delete> Relate, the confidential counselling service, which the Social Services Directorate provides for its staff

(NB This service is only available for Social Services employees)

· The county councils employee support and counselling service which can be accessed by telephoning Lincoln (01522) 552208

· You can also make with your own independent arrangements for support during the investigation by contacting your staff/union representative.

I would remind you that you are not to discuss any aspect of the investigation with anyone other than named in this letter.

You will be informed in writing of the outcome of the investigation at the point that it is concluded. (In the meantime you should continue to comply with the terms of your suspension as detailed in the letter to you dated ………) only insert where the employee is suspended

The above is in accordance with the County Council’s <Disciplinary / Grievance / Dignity at Work / Counter Fraud*> Policy and Procedure, a copy of which are enclosed.

If you require any advice or clarification on the operation of the procedure please contact <Name> on <Number> who will be happy to assist.

Yours sincerely

<Name>

<Commissioning Officer

*delete as appropriate