Sickness absence - Witnesses

16.2.5.    Witnesses

In exceptional circumstances, where it is considered that witnesses are appropriate i.e. the witness is introducing information that was not available at the previous meeting, witnesses may be invited to attend the Appeal Hearing.

Where the employee intends to invite witnesses, they should notify of the names of any requested witnesses when they submit their written supporting statement.  The employee is responsible for inviting their witnesses to attend the Appeal Hearing.

Where the manager of the previous meeting intends to invite witnesses, they should notify the manager of the Appeal Hearing a minimum of 3 days before the Appeal Hearing so that the employee can be notified in writing.  The manager of the previous Formal Sickness Absence Meeting is responsible for inviting any management witnesses to attend the Appeal Hearing.