Lateness and Absence Notification Clause Samples

The Lateness and Absence Notification clause establishes the requirement for employees to inform their employer promptly if they will be late or absent from work. Typically, this clause outlines the acceptable methods of notification, such as calling a supervisor or sending an email, and may specify a timeframe within which notice must be given, for example, at least one hour before the scheduled start time. Its core function is to ensure workplace operations can be adjusted as needed and to promote accountability, minimizing disruptions caused by unexpected absences or delays.
Lateness and Absence Notification. If a teacher is delayed in coming to school, the building principal should be notified of the teacher's tentative arrival time. In case of absence, a teacher must report the absence by 6:00 a.m. at the secondary level, and 7:00 a.m. at the elementary level in order to allow time for a substitute to be secured.