Common use of Excused Absence Clause in Contracts

Excused Absence. a. Excused absences may be granted to employees for participation in activities in accordance with Agency regulations or subordinate agreements. b. Excused absences may also be granted when the activity shuts down due to circumstances beyond Management’s control for short periods of time. Instances involving severe snowstorms, floods, excessive heat, lack of heat or electricity, breakdown of equipment, and similar events may be covered by this type of ab- sence. Procedures for implementing hazardous weather or other group dismissal policies will be negotiated upon request by the Local Union. c. Supervisors have the option to excuse infrequent absences and tardiness of less than 1 hour on the part of the employees. Each case shall be considered on its merits. d. Employees may be excused for the time needed to attend the local (normal commuting area) funeral services of a fellow employee.

Excused Absence. a. Excused absences may be granted to employees for participation in activities in accordance with Agency agency regulations or subordinate agreements. b. Excused absences may also be granted when the activity shuts down due to circumstances beyond Management’s control for short periods of time. Instances involving severe snowstorms, floods, excessive heat, lack of heat or electricity, breakdown of equipment, and similar events may be covered by this type of ab- sence. Procedures for implementing hazardous weather or other group dismissal policies will be negotiated upon request by the Local Union. c. Supervisors have the option to excuse infrequent absences and tardiness of less than 1 an hour on the part of the employees. Each case shall be considered on its merits. d. Employees may be excused for the time needed to attend the local (normal commuting area) funeral services of a fellow employee.