DRAFT!: Company Absenteeism Policy (Standard, but company to choose clauses) Home Customizable Company Absenteeism Policy Generator Company Name: Company Logo (Optional): Remove Logo Document Reference: Version: Revision Date: Approved by: Next Review Date: Select Policy Sections to Include: Definitions of Absence AWOL (Absence Without Leave) Policy General Procedure Select specific clauses: 1.2 No absence without authorization (Employees must have management approval to be away from work) 1.3 Serious offense (Absence without authorization is considered serious and may lead to termination) 1.4 Leave form requirement (Employee must complete a leave form immediately upon return) 1.5 Ratification of absence (Management may approve absence if acceptable proof is provided) 1.6 Contacting manager by 8am (Employee must personally contact supervisor no later than 8am on first day of absence) 1.7 Direct contact requirement (Employee must speak directly to supervisor or next level of management) 1.8 No messages through colleagues (Messages must come directly from employee, not through friends or coworkers) 1.9 Keeping management informed (Employee must provide absence reason, duration, and contact details) 1.10 No pay for unauthorized absence (Employee will not be paid for any unauthorized absence) 1.11 Medical certificate requirement (Valid medical certificates required for payment of sick leave) 1.12 Medical notes requirements (Medical certificates must be from registered practitioners, not just nurses) 1.13 Verification of certificates (Management reserves right to verify authenticity of medical certificates) 1.14 Fraudulent documentation (False documentation will result in disciplinary action, potentially termination) 1.15 Disciplinary consequences (Violation of policy may result in warnings to dismissal based on severity) Abscondment/Desertion Section Select specific clauses: 2.1 Three-day rule (Employee deemed to have absconded after 3 continuous days of absence without notification) 2.2 Employee notification (Company will send letter requesting contact and explanation) 2.3 Delivery of notification (Letter sent via registered post or hand delivered to employee’s address on file) 2.4-5 Inquiry procedure (Disciplinary inquiry will be convened if employee fails to respond) 2.6-7 Disciplinary action (Company reserves right to take action even if employee returns to work) 2.8-10 Further inquiry procedures (Process for handling non-attendance and potential return after abscondment) Generate Absenteeism Policy Author ellikwillem@gmail.com
