ABSENCE FROM WORK. In case an employee is unavoidably kept from work he will not be discriminated against. An employee detained from work on account of sickness or for any other good cause must, if possible, advise the Xxxxxxx prior to the commencement of his/her shift.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. (a) No payment of salary shall be made in respect of any period during which an employee is absent from her/his duties except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
(b) When an employee is unable, for any reason, to report for work, it is her/his responsibility to notify her/his department head or supervisor on the first day of unscheduled absence.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. Subject to the trust deed to the fund of which an employee is a member, the following provisions will apply.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. (1) An employee who is absent from work (other than on approved leave) shall:
(a) Notify the Company a minimum of one hour prior to start time of the reason for the absence and the expected duration of the absence. The employee shall keep the Company informed as to the expected date of return to work and shall confirm on the day preceding the day on which they expect to return to work that they are returning to work.
(b) Upon return to work complete an “Employee Absence” form including stating the reason for the absence, whether notice was given and whether the employee is claiming sick leave for the absence.
(c) If the absence is for 2 or more consecutive days, produce a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner giving the actual description of the injury or illness which in the medical practitioner’s opinion is the reason for the absence and the expected duration of the incapacity. Where an employee has:
(a) been absent from duty in a manner which is systematic or exhibits a pattern;
(b) has exceeded their annual sick leave entitlement without due cause or satisfactory proof of illness; or
(c) has failed to produce satisfactory evidence as per sub-clause 2.7
(1) including satisfactory description of the injury or illness; or
(d) failed to notify the employer of expected absences at the earliest opportunity. Then the following arrangement shall apply:
(a) In the first instance be subject to counselling from their Supervisor.
(b) If the employee fails to respond to counselling a written warning will be issued stating the nature of the warning, the instances leading to its issue and the improvement required.
(c) If there is no improvement a further written warning will be issued stating the exact nature of the warning, the instances leading to its issue and that further unauthorised or unexcused absences could lead to termination of employment. If after a review period the employee has responded positively to the counselling then the employee shall be advised accordingly. The union representative and the Company will agree on a review date.
(d) If the employee fails to comply with the warning, then the employment may be terminated by the Company. Employees who have in excess of 76 hours of sick leave credit may request pay-out of the amount in excess of 76 hours. Such payment shall be made in conjunction with an employee’s annual leave and the sick leave credit shall be reduced accordingly.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. 11.10.01 It is recognized that situations can arise under extenuating circumstances which are unavoidable and which could not be preplanned. In such circumstances, when an employee is unavoidably kept from work, they will not be discriminated against. An employee unavoidably kept from work must advise their Manager in time so that relief can be arranged and upon return must provide specific reasons for such absences. Such absences will be without pay.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. Section 1. Employees that are unable to report for work for any reason must notify the supervisor at least eight (8) hours prior to their scheduled starting time except in an emergency the employee must notify his/her supervisor at least one (1) hour prior to his/her starting time.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. Subject to the governing rules of the Fund of which an employee is a member the following provisions shall apply:
ABSENCE FROM WORK. Regular attendance at work is necessary for efficiency, and the absence of an employee without notification is considered indifference to the interests of the Company and fellow workmen.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. In case employees are unavoidably kept from work they will not be discriminated against. An employee detained from work on account of sickness or for any other good cause, must, if possible, advise the supervisor in time to arrange for relief, and in all cases employees will make arrangements with the supervisor to lay off.
ABSENCE FROM WORK. Employees absent from work without an approved absence as provided by ARTICLES 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 21 (SICK LEAVE, FAMILY ILLNESS, FUNERAL LEAVE, PERSONAL LEAVE, VACATION, JURY DUTY, or UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE) may be discharged as provided by ARTICLE 23 (DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE).