Thread: Sample warning letter - language specialists please help

^^commuting from CM to boot!

Originally Posted by William

Originally Posted by machangezi

Originally Posted by Will

^do the work rules state written warnings are required as part of the termination for cause process?

Yes it does. Actually, it says two verbal warnings followed by two written.

In fact, to be safe, as Thai labour law is very employee friendly, follow the procedures set out in the work rules to the letter.

Thanks Will. Any other suggestion mate?

one would assume you have given both verbal warnings - right?

Ant, the babes need feeding *or at least a lady drink or two*

Yes, two verbal warnings. I even recorded the time and dates in his personal file.

Originally Posted by machangezi

Do you have a TEFL certificate?

Nope. But from what I understand it's easy to get one!

Originally Posted by machangezi

He's getting 50k / month.

Oh... err, any other fringe benefits?

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Originally Posted by machangezi

Do you have a TEFL certificate?

Nope. But from what I understand it's easy to get one!

Originally Posted by machangezi

He's getting 50k / month.

Oh... err, any other fringe benefits?

Company car, BUPA, 8 weeks paid holidays and more ....

Sounds good?

^^other than the pleasure of working with Macha you mean

Perhaps this webpage could be of interest:

Thailand Employee Termination Pitfalls (Part III) - eThailand - Thailand's Leading Business Portal

Originally Posted by machangezi

Company car, BUPA, 8 weeks paid holidays and more .... Sounds good?

Hmmm, starting to sound better. Quadruple the salary and I'm your man!

Originally Posted by machangezi

Company car,

More commonly known as, the school mini-van

Originally Posted by William

Originally Posted by machangezi

Company car,

More commonly known as, the school mini-van

Will you're the man. Ant couldn't get it, i guess.

Originally Posted by Whiteshiva

Perhaps this webpage could be of interest:

Thailand Employee Termination Pitfalls (Part III) - eThailand - Thailand's Leading Business Portal

Thanks WS. I will dig a lil further and see if I can get more info.

Originally Posted by machangezi

Will you're the man. Ant couldn't get it, i guess.

What do I care. A car's a car... except of course when it's a van. But hey, more room right!

^ True. Spacious and good for a shag.

Macha - on another more serious note, if you plan to go ahead with this, if you have an employee labour rep officer, make sure you serve the letter in front of the rep.

Also, make sure the bloke signs his real name. I once saw an employee served with a written warning sign Micky Mouse

Originally Posted by machangezi

Actually, I have prepared it. Want to get our expert language consultants' magical words.

Here's what I have prepared.

1. Description of infraction
It has been observed that you continuously arrive late at office, despite several verbal warnings, resulting in willful insubordination and gross negligence of duties, in your capacity as coordinator.
You are advised to submit a written explanation on your bad timekeeping as soon as you receive this letter.
Kindly treat this as very urgent.

2. Plan for improvement
Arrive office at 8 20am.

3. Consequences of further infraction
Arriving late at office is a misconduct for which your are making yourself liable for necessary action. You are hereby warned to refrain from such activities; failure to do so shall invoke appropriate action.

Corrections and additions would be highly appreciated.

Not bad, but I would have tried it in English.

And would a Thai know what an infraction is?? Might confuse it with an infection! I looked on Wikepedia and it is only used in American English, translates as a misdemeanour which doesnt sound right in English English either !!

Originally Posted by William

Macha - on another more serious note, if you plan to go ahead with this, if you have an employee labour rep officer, make sure you serve the letter in front of the rep.

Also, make sure the bloke signs his real name. I once saw an employee served with a written warning sign Micky Mouse

Thanks Will. I'll keep that in mind.

Originally Posted by Gerbil

Originally Posted by machangezi

Actually, I have prepared it. Want to get our expert language consultants' magical words.

Here's what I have prepared.

1. Description of infraction
It has been observed that you continuously arrive late at office, despite several verbal warnings, resulting in willful insubordination and gross negligence of duties, in your capacity as coordinator.
You are advised to submit a written explanation on your bad timekeeping as soon as you receive this letter.
Kindly treat this as very urgent.

2. Plan for improvement
Arrive office at 8 20am.

3. Consequences of further infraction
Arriving late at office is a misconduct for which your are making yourself liable for necessary action. You are hereby warned to refrain from such activities; failure to do so shall invoke appropriate action.

Corrections and additions would be highly appreciated.

Not bad, but I would have tried it in English.

Feck man, I don't want to have it in English. Angarish is the language of my choice.

Originally Posted by William

^damn internet is taking food out of the mouths of babes!

Congratulations, when did you have a baby? Was it a boy or a girl?

Originally Posted by Robbie Dye

And would a Thai know what an infraction is?? Might confuse it with an infection! I looked on Wikepedia and it is only used in American English, translates as a misdemeanour which doesnt sound right in English English either !!

The letter's for native nutter not Thai.

You may wish to give a timeline or a specific in part 3.

i.e. - if you are observed arriving more than 5 minutes late again within the next month without a reasonable excuse then you may be asked to show good reason why your contract should not be terminated.

Don't give too many reasons either. Gives them something to argue over.

Be straight to the point.

You have beeen observed coming late on xx occasions - dates

Any further lateness's will be seen as grounds to terminate your contract.

No flowery BS, no being nice about it, straight in for the kill and that is it.

And Macha don't use 'continuously', use 'continually' if you must.

How about 'repeatedly' or 'on several occasions'?

Yep, have the specific dates and times of his tardiness. Keep track of everything.
Can't you dock his daily pay for being late? At least one hour a day for 5-10 minutes after the time clock.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

How about 'repeatedly' or 'on several occasions'?

Yes, even better. 'numerous occasions'