Document background
The Disciplinary Hearing Letter is a crucial document in Canadian workplace disciplinary proceedings, serving as an official communication tool between employers and employees. It is typically used when serious workplace infractions or performance issues require formal investigation and potential disciplinary action. The document must comply with federal and provincial employment standards, human rights legislation, and common law principles of natural justice. It should be issued when informal resolution attempts have been unsuccessful or when the nature of the alleged misconduct warrants immediate formal proceedings. The letter must carefully balance the employer's right to maintain workplace standards with the employee's right to procedural fairness and natural justice, while considering any applicable collective agreements or company policies.
