You have the right to lodge an appeal in respect of any capability/disciplinary action taken against you.

If you wish to exercise this right you should apply either in writing to the line manager of the individual who has made the decision regarding disciplinary/capability action. This should be made within 5 working daus of receipt of a letter which confirms the outcome of the orgiginal meeting.

An appeal against a formal warning or dismissal should give details of why the penalty imposed is either too severe, inappropriate or unfair in the circumstances.

The appeal procedure will normally be conducted by a member of staff not directly connected with the process so that an independent decision into the severity and appropriateness of the action taken can be made.

If you are appealing on the grounds that you have not committed the offence then your appeal may take the form of a complete re-hearing and reappraisal of all matters so that the person who conducts the appeal can make an independent decision before deciding to grant or refuse the appeal.

You may be accompanied at any stage of the appeal hearing by a fellow employee of your choice, who may act as a witness or speak on your behalf. The result of the appeal will be made known to you in writing within five working days of the hearing.