Common use of Holiday Absences Clause in Contracts

Holiday Absences. An employee who is absent though scheduled to work the observed holiday itself or the workday immediately prior to, or subsequent to the holiday, is not automatically eligible for holiday and/or sick pay. Medical or other documentation may be required by the manager for absences on the scheduled day of work prior to or after a holiday. Managers may authorize holiday pay, but such authorization must be consistently and fairly enforced within the department. Employees who refuse the order to work on a holiday when necessary will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Holiday Absences. An employee who is absent though scheduled to work the observed holiday itself or the workday immediately prior to, or subsequent to the holidayholiday (not more than 72 hours), is not automatically eligible for holiday and/or sick pay. Medical or other documentation may be required by the manager for absences on the scheduled day of work prior to or after a holiday. Managers may authorize holiday pay, but such authorization must be consistently and fairly enforced within the department. Employees who refuse the order to work on a holiday when necessary will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.