Capability Policy & Procedure - June 2026

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. General Principles
4. Roles and Responsibilities
5. Procedure
6. Actions and Support
7. Failure to attend a meeting
8. Grievances raised during a capability case
9. Trade Union Officials

10. Time Limits for Development and Support Agreements
11. Appeals
12. Keeping Records
13. Training and Support
14. Monitoring this Policy and Procedure
15. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity
APPENDIX 1 - Flowchart
APPENDIX 2 - The Role of the Companion

8. Grievances raised during a capability case

If, during this process, an employee raises a grievance, which is related to the case, the Head of Service or Departmental Director must consider whether it is appropriate to temporarily suspend the capability process in order to deal with the grievance. Where the capability and grievance cases are related it may be appropriate to deal with both concurrently. The suspension should not be unnecessarily protracted and should allow for the grievance to be dealt with as quickly as possible. Advice should be sought from the HR Team and reference made to the ACAS Guide.