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Letter informing employee suspected of misconduct that an investigation will be taking place

Where misconduct is suspected, employers must carry out a fair and reasonable investigation before any disciplinary decision is made. This guide explains how to use a letter to inform an employee that an investigation will be taking place and what to include to ensure the process is clear and appropriate.

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By Kalpana Murthy

Use this model letter to inform an employee who is suspected of misconduct that an investigation will be taking place.

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Kalpana Murthy

Kalpana Murthy is employment counsel EMEA at Sophos. She previously worked as a freelance legal consultant and advised employers on all aspects of employment law. She also prepared employment contracts, policies and handbooks as well as writing articles and guidance documents for clients and for publication. She has a number of years’ experience in employment law, having worked in this field since qualifying as a solicitor in 2001. From 2004 to 2009 she worked for city law firm Kemp Little LLP as an employment solicitor.

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