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The Employee Reprimand Letter is a crucial human resources document used in the Netherlands when formal disciplinary action is required to address employee misconduct or performance issues. It serves as an official written warning, documented in compliance with Dutch employment law, particularly the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). This document should be used when verbal warnings have proven ineffective or when the severity of the situation demands immediate formal documentation. The letter must detail specific incidents, reference relevant company policies, outline expected improvements, and specify potential consequences. It becomes part of the employee's official personnel record and may be critical in supporting future disciplinary actions or defending against wrongful termination claims. The document must be carefully drafted to ensure compliance with Dutch employment regulations, privacy laws (GDPR/AVG), and any applicable collective labor agreements (CAOs).

1. Letter Header: Company letterhead, date, employee details, and subject line indicating this is a formal reprimand

2. Incident Description: Detailed description of the specific incident(s) or behavior leading to the reprimand, including dates and relevant facts

3. Policy Violation: Clear identification of which company policies, procedures, or expected standards of conduct were violated

4. Previous Warnings: Reference to any previous verbal or written warnings related to similar behavior, if applicable

5. Impact Statement: Explanation of how the behavior affects the workplace, colleagues, or company operations

6. Required Corrective Actions: Specific actions the employee must take to correct the behavior and meet expected standards

7. Consequences: Clear statement of what will happen if the behavior continues or if corrective actions are not taken

8. Support Resources: Information about available resources or support to help the employee improve

9. Acknowledgment: Space for signatures of both the employee and manager, and date of receipt