Capability Policy & Procedure - June 2026

7. Failure to attend a meeting

There may be occasions when an employee is unable or unwilling to attend a meeting as part of the capability investigation or formal process, e.g. illness. Before proceeding with the meeting, the line manager should consider the following:

• Medical opinion on whether the employee is fit to attend the meeting.

• The seriousness of the capability issue under consideration.

• The employee’s performance record (including current development and support plan’s), general work record, work experience, position and length of service.

• The rules relating to conduct, behaviour and attendance outlined in the Introduction.

Where an employee continues to be unavailable to attend a meeting the Authority may conclude that a decision will be made on the evidence available. The employee will be informed where this is the case.