ATTENDANCE, ABSENTEEISM, AND TARDINESS

The University requires regular and punctual attendance from all Employees either working on University premises or remotely. Employees are required to personally report absences or tardiness to their Supervisor and Human Resources as soon as they are aware that they will not be able to report to work on time, and no later than the time they are scheduled to start work. For situations in which prior notice cannot be given, Employees must notify their Supervisor as soon as possible or practicable. Failure to report an absence or tardiness in accordance with this Policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including separation of employment. Employees may leave voicemail with a return phone number.

Employees who need to leave during their regularly scheduled work hours for any reason, other than a meal or rest period or work assignment, must speak with their Supervisor and Human Resources before leaving the premises. For Non-Exempt Employees, the absence must be recorded and signed off by their Supervisor and Human Resources on the Employee’s time record.

When absence is due to illness, the University may require appropriate medical documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

Although an Employee may be separated from employment at any time for failing to report to work without contacting the University, if an Employee is absent for three consecutive workdays without notification, the Employee may be considered to have abandoned their job and may be separated from employment; in this instance, the Employee’s last day worked is the date of separation. Failure to return from an approved leave of absence without notification to the University regarding a need for additional leave may also be considered job abandonment and may result in separation of employment; in that case, the date of the expiration of the leave is the separation date, unless otherwise required by law.