A write up at work, or an employee write up, is a formal document that must be discussed with and signed by an employee after they have broken important business protocols. This is known as a “written warning” to some.

Is a write up at work bad?

Many bosses decide they want someone terminated and then start writing them up for anything and everything they can find. If you get written up more than once and the reasons seem weak or unnecessary, then this is a significant red flag that you will soon be terminated.

What happens if you get a write up at work?

A write up at work is a formality. When you have the employee sign that they have received this warning, you are showing that the issue was discussed with them. They may not want to sign the document and you can't force them to do it.