disciplinary hearing

[jakev]

Do I need to be present at a disciplinary hearing,can they make a decision in my absence?

[redhead23]

surely you should have got a letter which states you have to be present !
why not ask them

[CheekyChops]

I'm not sure of the nature of your disciplinary hearing (at work?) but where I work, the initial letter that is sent advising of the date/time of the hearing also states that should the person not turn up, the hearing will go ahead without them and a judgement will be made in their absence.

[buildersmate]

Yes, it depends whether you just chose not to turn up or whether you gave a really good reason why you could not be present. Sickness could be a good enough reason, but not just any old bout of coughing.

[CheekyChops]

Good point buildersmate, I forgot to add that if they person contacts us in advance with a legitimate reason for not attending, the hearing will be rearranged.

If they just don't turn up then the hearing goes ahead without them.

[jakev]

thanks for that it has helped