Common use of Excessive Absenteeism Policy Clause in Contracts

Excessive Absenteeism Policy. This program and these standards address the issue of excessive absenteeism: 1. In determining whether absenteeism is excessive, sick day absences and leave without pay (i.e., beyond sick day accruals) absences totaling more than ten (10) in the last twelve (12) month period shall generally be viewed as excessive. For 12 hour shifts, absences totaling more than seven (7) days or eighty four (84) hours shall generally be viewed as excessive. 2. In determining whether corrective disciplinary steps as outlined in Section 8.3 shall be taken with regard to an individual who has exceeded ten (10) absences in a twelve (12) month period, the Employer will consider extraordinary and mitigating circumstances, such as extended illness or disability. 3. To assure consistency and fairness, the Chief of Police, or, in his/her absence, his/her designee, shall review proposed disciplinary action for excessive absenteeism prior to its implementation.

Excessive Absenteeism Policy. This program and these standards address the issue of excessive absenteeism: 1. a. In determining whether absenteeism is excessive, sick day absences and leave without pay (i.e., beyond sick day accruals) absences totaling more than ten (10) in the last twelve (12) month period shall generally be viewed as excessive. For 12 hour shifts, absences totaling more than seven (7) days or eighty four (84) hours in a sliding 12 month period shall generally be viewed as excessive. 2. b. In determining whether corrective disciplinary steps as outlined in Section 8.3 Article X shall be taken with regard to an individual who has exceeded ten (10) absences in a twelve (12) month periodthe thresholds outlined above, the Employer will consider extraordinary and mitigating circumstances, such as extended illness or disability. 3. c. To assure consistency and fairness, the Chief of Police, or, in his/her absence, his/her designee, shall review proposed disciplinary action for excessive absenteeism prior to its implementation.