Dismissal appeal letter
If you wish to appeal against your dismissal, send this model letter template to your previous employer.
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What is a Dismissal appeal letter?
The purpose of this Dismissal appeal letter is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.
By using our Dismissal appeal letter, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.
The Employee to the Employer (you)
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
What legislation and best practice guidelines have been taken into account in the development of this template?
Here are some UK employment legislations to consider when implementing a Dismissal Appeal Letter:
- The Employment Rights Act 1996: Provides employees with the right to appeal against their dismissal if they believe it was unfair or wrongful.
- The Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Provides a framework for employers to follow when dealing with disciplinary matters, including the dismissal of employees, and sets out the principles of fair and reasonable procedures.
- The Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the dismissal appeal process is not discriminatory and that all employees are treated fairly and equally regardless of their protected characteristics.
- The Data Protection Act 2018: Ensures that any personal data related to the dismissal appeal process is handled in accordance with data protection regulations and that employees give their consent for their data to be processed.
- The Human Rights Act 1998: Protects employees' rights to a fair hearing and a fair trial when appealing against their dismissal, and ensures that the dismissal appeal process is conducted in a fair and impartial manner.
Other territories
Consult your jurisdiction's employment legislation or labor laws to ensure compliance with the template. Review the language for local precision.
In which communication or process sequence does this template belong?
Less than two years service dismissal letter template
Our Less than Two Years Service Dismissal Letter template helps employers notify employees of their termination before completing two years of service.
Dismissal appeal hearing invitation letter template
If an ex-employee has appealed against their dismissal, issue this model letter template as invitation to an appeal hearing.
