Absence during the disciplinary or capability procedure

When an employee is absent due to sickness while under a formal HR procedure, always seek advice from HR Operations.

It is often in the employee's best interest to resolve the matter promptly. Therefore, depending on the circumstances and medical advice, the employee may still be required to attend meetings for the other procedure while on sick leave.

In these sensitive cases, it is crucial to:

• Refer to the University’s specific guidance on Managing Work-Related Stress.
• Remind the employee of the support available from the Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Consider making an Occupational Health referral with HR Operations to get a clearer understanding of the employee's health.