General principles within the policy

General principles (within the policy)

(a) Attendance management is intended to be a supportive and positive process with the aim of supporting you to achieve improvement and consistent standards

(b) Clear expectations will be set with regard to satisfactory attendance

(c) You will be advised of any concerns about your level of attendance in a timely manner

(d) We will work with you to identify your individual needs and any difficulties being experienced in relation to your health and wellbeing with exploration of possible causes

(e) We will provide support and guidance as appropriate to assist you

(f) We will implement this Policy and Procedure with due regard for your individual circumstances. If you have a disability, we will abide with our duty to make
reasonable adjustments to arrangements, policies, and procedures where applicable

(g) We will ensure that you are treated with dignity and respect throughout the process

(h) We will comply with relevant data protection laws when handling information about your health.

Members have the right to be accompanied to formal meetings arranged during the Formal Attendance Management Procedure, by colleague or Federation rep. Any work colleague requested to accompany the member will be given a reasonable amount of paid time off to prepare for and attend the meeting.

Every effort should be made to attend attendance meetings or hearings (including any appeal hearing). If the member or rep is unable and provides a valid non-attendance reason (e.g., illness), WMP will reschedule a suitable alternative date (not unduly delayed) and this should be held within five working days of the original scheduled date.