FORMAL WARNING MEMO

Date:      

To:      

From:      

Re: Performance warning (incident and date of incident)

On [Date] an informal memo regarding [Performance Issue] was given to you. [Outline all previous incidents — what, when, and where.]  Since these performance issues continue to have negative effects on this company, I am reminding you of our employment policy regarding [Performance Issue].

This issue must be taken seriously.  We have attempted over the past [Time Frame] to obtain your assistance with [Identify Problems].  If there are issues outside of work that are causing these performance problems that you wish to discuss, I again offer my assistance.

I will continue to monitor your performance over the next [Time Frame].  Should no improvement be shown, additional measures will be taken.

If you wish to discuss this memo and the incident please contact me.

Sign on the line below to acknowledge that you have received and read this memo.

Manager Signature:      

Date:      

I, [Employee’s Name], hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of this memo with regards to my job performance.

Employee’s Signature:      

Date: