Also Known As: Attendance policy is sometimes used interchangeably with absenteeism policy. My view is that an attendance policy is much more narrowly defined and limited to attendance, as opposed to absenteeism policies which address absenteeism management issues and more.

Sample - Attendance Policy: No-Fault Point System: The goal of this attendance policy is to reward good attendance and eliminate people with poor attendance.

It uses a point system, and does not excuse or unexcuse absences.

• Each absence = 1 point(no multi-day occurrences)
• Each late in (tardy) or early out = 1/2 point
• Each no-show for work = 2 points
• Each return with no prior call = 1 point
• Each absence-free quarter eliminates all points and rewards the employee with a day off with pay.
• Each employee starts fresh, with no points, each year.

Disciplinary Action:

• 7 points = verbal warning
• 8 points = written warning
• 9 points = 3 day suspension
• 10 points = termination

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Sample Attendance Policy
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