Employees Name

Employees Address
City, State, Zip Code

DATE

Employers Name
Companys Name
Companys Address

Dear Name of Employer:

This letter is to raise a formal grievance concerning my dismissal on DATE.

According to the terms of my contract that I signed on DATE, which I have enclosed, I must be
given three warnings before I can be dismissed. However, I was not given any warnings and
summarily fired on the above date.

I have worked for Name of Company for the past six years and always received positive
feedback and evaluations from my project managers and superiors. I have enclosed three
commendations I received in the past two years.

The reason for my dismissal was unclear. It seems to have been connected to an alleged
incident with a colleague that never happened.

According to the rules and regulations of my contract, I am entitled to a hearing to discuss the
matter. I am also entitled to bring a union representative or another work colleague to the
hearing.

I hope to receive a reply from you within 30 days of the date on this letter. I can be reached at
555-123-4567 or at Name@email.com.

Sincerely,

Signature of Employee
Printed Name of Employee
List of Enclosures
Copy to supervisor (if applicable)

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Example 1: Professional/Management Level Downsized Employee

Mary T. Lesser
Marketing Analyst
222 Second Street
Second City, IL 55555
January 1, 2000

Mr. Barry Berry

Vice President of Operations
New Wave Surf Boards
First City, IL 55556

Dear Mr. Berry:

As you are aware, New Wave Surf Boards has recently undergone divisional
restructuring. Part of this restructuring included elimination of my position from
marketing.

I was informed that the reason my position was chosen for elimination was that my area
of specialty, the East Coast market, was not essential to the company's continued
growth.

I believe that before my termination is final, my contributions to the marketing

department should be reviewed. I have developed unique contacts in the East Coast
market, but have never been given the opportunity to develop other markets or new
strategies for existing markets. My last appraisal indicated that the company was aware
of and appreciated my creativity, innovation and hard work. I have consistently shown
good results in the difficult East Coast market.

I would like the opportunity to discuss my selection for termination. I believe that I have
unique skills that will increase New Wave Surf Board's market share, which I know is of
utmost importance to the company.

Thank you for taking the time to read and consider my request. I will contact you next
week to set up a convenient time for us to meet. If you have any questions, please call
me.
Sincerely,
Mary T. Lesser

Example 3: Using Handbook Appeals Procedure

Jay Washington
Printer
3333 Third Street
Nevermore, MD 55557
January 1, 2000
Kathleen Brooks
Supervisor
Machine Machinery
5555 Fifth Street
Nevermore, MD 55558

Dear Ms. Brooks:

I was recently notified that my employment with Machine Machinery will be ending as of
February 1, 2000. Our company handbook states that I have the right to challenge
termination, and I would like to take advantage of this right to discuss with you the
reasons that Machine Machinery should retain me in its employ.

According to the handbook, the first step is a meeting between the employee and his
supervisor. Therefore, I request that we meet as soon as possible. I am available any
afternoon or evening this week.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jay Washington
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