{Your Name}
{Your Address}
{Your Phone #}
{Date}
Dear {Mr./Mrs. Bossname}:
I would like to respectfully appeal the decision to formally discipline me on {date}. My employee record at this company is important to me, and I do not feel my actions warranted this degree of punishment.
While I understand that I {action}, I believe that there were extenuating circumstances that we're considered during my hearing. {Brief description of extenuating circumstances}. This was a one-time incident, brought on by {aspect}.
I understand that rules are in place for workplace safety and social conduct, and I would never want to violate those essential elements here at {Workplace}. I would just like to request reconsideration in light of my circumstances. Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you,
{Sender Name}
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