Bit of advice needed if anyone can oblige please...
Employee is on a PIP (performance improvement plan) and has reached the 2nd stage after having 2 formal meetings. Final notice has been given (failure to improve could mean dismissal ). They are currently signed off work by Gp with work-related stress. They intended to appeal against the final notice and the deadline for submitting the appeal was yesterday. Employee asked for extension to deadline advising as off with work related stress they do not feel in correct frame of mind to appeal until GP deems fit for work. Employer has emailed employee to state they will allow the appeal and have asked for evidence. They have also said appeal meeting will be held next week (employee will still be signed off). Does the employee have to:
- provide the evidence even after asking for extension, and
- attend the meeting or can they ask for it to be postponed until fit for work?
TIA