Sample Written Warning Letter for Insubordination

June 1, 2011

Dear Mr. John E. Adams:

World English Dictionary:

not submissive to authority; disobedient or rebellious
This written warning is being issued to you for violating our company policy on insubordination as stated in our company employee handbook.

Specifically, on May 27, 2011, at approximately 9:35 am you refused to take direction from your supervisor when they directed you to shut down the conveyor belt you were working on and move to the loading dock to help with unloading a delivery. Although you finally did follow their direction it wasn't until they made three separate requests to do so.

Mr. Adams, it is important that you follow your supervisors direction at all times. The only exception to this would be if you were directed to perform a task that was unethical, illegal, or unsafe.

In the future if you fail to follow any company policy you will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including possible termination.
Sincerely,

Robert R. Smith
Supervisor

John E. Adams
Employee

My signature does not necessarily indicate that I am in agreement with the above statements; however, it does indicate that I was informed of the contents of this letter.

Sample Employee Conduct Policy

Every individual is expected to execute their assigned duties as directed during on duty time. Insuring quality in everything we do requires attention to detail and working quickly or carelessly has a negative impact on every aspect of our business. It is also critical to our success that every individual will respect and cooperate with other staff members, customers, and supervisors when performing their assigned duties. In the event there is ever a conflict it is the responsibility of everyone to bring that to the attention of their supervisor for resolution and will not engage with any