QUESTION 1
1.1. Prepare an invitation letter for the accused employee to attend a disciplinary hearing at the
workplace. Your letter should adhere to LRA requirements.
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Date]
[Employee's Full Name]
[Employee's Position]
[Employee's Address]
[City, Postal Code]
Subject: Invitation to Attend a Disciplinary Hearing
Dear [Employee's Full Name],
This letter serves as formal notification that you are required to attend a disciplinary hearing,
scheduled for [Date] at [Time]. The hearing will be held at [Location], and its purpose is to address
allegations of misconduct that have been brought against you.
The specific allegation is that you have been involved in a bribery scheme and have allegedly
solicited a bribe of R20,000 to facilitate the fraudulent acquisition of an identity document, as
reported by a whistle-blower and investigated by the relevant authorities.
This hearing will provide you with the opportunity to respond to the allegations and to present any
information or evidence that you may wish to submit in your defense. You have the right to be
accompanied by a colleague or union representative, should you wish to do so.
Please be advised that the hearing will be conducted in accordance with the principles set out in the
Labour Relations Act, and the outcome will be communicated to you promptly after the hearing has
concluded.
Should you require any further information or clarification before the hearing, do not hesitate to
contact [Contact Person's Name] at [Contact Information].
We trust that you will take this matter seriously and attend the hearing as scheduled.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Company Name]