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The Gross Misconduct Warning Letter is a crucial document in Irish employment practice, typically issued when an employee has committed a serious breach of workplace rules or conduct that could potentially justify dismissal. This document is used following a thorough investigation and disciplinary hearing, in accordance with Irish employment law and the principles of natural justice. It serves multiple purposes: formally documenting the misconduct, outlining the investigation findings, specifying consequences, and protecting both employer and employee rights under Irish legislation. The letter must be carefully drafted to ensure compliance with the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 and related employment regulations, as it may later be relied upon in legal proceedings. It represents a crucial step in the disciplinary process and often precedes termination if the conduct is repeated or not remedied.

1. Letterhead and Date: Company letterhead, current date, and formal business letter formatting

2. Employee Details: Full name, employee ID, position, and department of the employee

3. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a Final Written Warning for Gross Misconduct

4. Incident Details: Specific details of the gross misconduct incident(s), including dates, times, and locations

5. Investigation Summary: Brief overview of the investigation process and findings that led to this warning

6. Policy Violation: Specific company policies or procedures that were violated

7. Severity Statement: Statement explaining why the behavior constitutes gross misconduct

8. Consequences: Clear statement of current disciplinary action and potential consequences of further misconduct

9. Improvement Requirements: Specific expectations for future conduct and any required corrective actions

10. Duration of Warning: Period for which the warning will remain active on the employee's file

11. Right of Appeal: Information about the employee's right to appeal the warning and the process to do so

12. Signature Section: Space for employer and employee signatures and dates