Document background
The Final Disciplinary Warning Letter is a crucial document in Malaysian employment practice, typically issued after previous verbal and/or written warnings have failed to achieve the desired improvement in employee conduct or performance. This document represents the final formal step in progressive discipline before termination, as recognized under Malaysian employment law, particularly the Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the employer's fair treatment and compliance with legal requirements, clearly communicating the seriousness of the situation to the employee, and protecting the company's interests in case of subsequent legal challenges. The letter must be carefully drafted to include specific details of infractions, reference to previous warnings, clear expectations for improvement, and explicit consequences of failure to comply, all while adhering to principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
