Disciplinary Appeal Letter (Acas)
Updated 8 October 2025
This template is a formal letter for an employee to appeal a disciplinary penalty issued by their employer. It allows the employee to clearly state their reasons for the appeal, such as disagreement with the process or outcome, or the introduction of new evidence. The letter also requests a meeting to discuss the appeal and allows the employee to indicate if they wish to be accompanied.
Template Disciplinary Appeal Letter
[today's date]
Dear [recipient name],
I am writing to formally appeal against the disciplinary penalty you imposed on me on [disciplinary date].
My reasons for appeal are as follows:
List reasons for your appeal.
For example:
you disagree with the way disciplinary action was taken
you feel the outcome was too harsh
you have new evidence that you feel should be considered
I would be grateful if you would let me know when and where we can meet to discuss my appeal.
I would like to be accompanied at the meeting by [companion name].
Yours sincerely,
[your name]
About this template
What is this template?
Disciplinary Appeal Letter (Acas) is a free, ready-to-use Dispute resolution template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Dispute resolution template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with General in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Dispute resolution usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.