Disciplinary Opening Statement Example 1

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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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