Disciplinary Policy & Procedure - February 2021

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6. Failure to Attend a Meeting

• There may be occasions when an employee is unable or unwilling to attend a meeting as part of the investigation or disciplinary process, e.g. illness.  Before proceeding with the meeting, the investigating officer or the panel should consider the following: 
  • medical opinion on whether the employee is fit to attend the meeting
  • the seriousness of the disciplinary issue under consideration. 
  • the employee’s disciplinary record (including current warnings), general work record, work experience, position and length of service. 
  • The rules relating to conduct, behaviour and attendance outlined in para.3. 
• 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.