Common use of Attendance - Counseling Clause in Contracts

Attendance - Counseling. 1.) Attendance and punctuality patterns are established early and tend to persist, therefore, orientation of new employees concerning their responsibility for regular and timely attendance is a vital obligation of each supervisor. Each employee must understand what is expected of him/her in this regard from the very first day on the job. 2.) Supervisors are encouraged to promptly handle all absenteeism and tardiness problems at their earliest stages. Toward this end it is suggested that, regarding absenteeism and tardiness, a Counseling Session be initiated. Counseling is not part of the formal corrective action process. Counseling sessions should be informative in nature and used for the following purposes: a.) to bring to the employee’s attention that a potential problem exists regarding his/her attendance or punctuality record; b.) to demonstrate that you take an active interest in your employee’s health and well-being and are willing to listen to any problems adversely affecting attendance or punctuality; c.) to let the employee know what is expected of him/her in the future with respect to attendance and punctual attendance; d.) to support any future corrective action, if necessary. 3.) Management and supervisory personnel have discretion and latitude in deciding when a counseling session is necessary.

Attendance - Counseling. 1.) Attendance and punctuality patterns are established early and tend to persist, therefore, orientation of new employees concerning their responsibility for regular and timely attendance is a vital obligation of each supervisor. Each employee must understand what is expected of him/her in this regard from the very first day on the job. 2.) Supervisors are encouraged to promptly handle all absenteeism and tardiness problems at their earliest stages. Toward this end it is suggested that, regarding absenteeism and tardiness, a Counseling Session be initiated. Counseling is not part of the formal corrective action process. Counseling sessions should be informative in nature and used for the following purposes: a.) to bring to the employee’s attention that a potential problem exists regarding his/her attendance or punctuality record; b.) to demonstrate that you take an active interest in your employee’s health and well-well being and are willing to listen to any problems adversely affecting attendance or punctuality; c.) to let the employee know what is expected of him/her in the future with respect to attendance and punctual attendance; d.) to support any future corrective action, if necessary. 3.) Management and supervisory personnel have discretion and latitude in deciding when a counseling session is necessary.