Attendance/Tardiness
Punctuality and regular attendance are essential for the proper operation of each department in the University. These important factors are taken into consideration for merit reviews and promotional opportunities. If you are unable to come to work, or if you are going to be late, please notify your supervisor as soon as possible. You must give the reason for your lost time and the anticipated duration of your absence. For the duration of your absence, employees are expected to use paid time off before requesting unpaid time off. If you are unable to call, a member of your family may make the call instead. In the event you are unable to reach your supervisor, contacting the Human Resources Office will fulfill the obligation to report.
Unreported absences will automatically be considered lost time and will not be creditable toward sick leave or other paid time. Additionally, any approved absences would be credited toward personal, vacation or sick time, however, if an employee has no creditable time available then time taken would be considered personal unpaid. Your supervisor must approve this personal unpaid time in advance. Your supervisor has the responsibility to assure that weekly time reports are correct and should notify Human Resources if tardiness persists or if you are frequently absent.
Excessive absenteeism and/or tardiness may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. If you are absent for two consecutive workdays without notification, you are subject to separation from employment without notice or benefits.
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