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Eligibility for the Formal Right to Request Procedure 55
Making a Formal Flexible Working Request 55

Formal Procedure: Meeting 56
Formal Procedure: Decision 56
Formal Procedure: Appeal 57
Breaches of the Formal Procedure 58
Time Periods 58
Making an Informal Flexible Working Request 58
Bereavement Leave 59
4. Disciplinary, Capability and Grievance Procedures 59
Capability Procedure 59
What is Covered by the Policy? 59
Identifying Performance Issues 59
Disabilities 60
Confidentiality 60
Notification of a Capability Hearing 61

Right to be Accompanied at Hearings 61
Procedure at Capability Hearings 61
Stage 1 Hearing: First Written Warning 62
Stage 2 Hearing: Final Written Warning 63
Stage 3 Hearing: Dismissal or Redeployment 64
Appeals Against Action for Poor Performance 65
Disciplinary Policy 66
Policy Statement 66
What is Covered by the Procedure? 66
Confidentiality 66
Investigations 67
Criminal Charges 67
Suspension 67
Notification of a Hearing 68

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