Common use of Notification Process Clause in Contracts

Notification Process. When an employee is absent they must personally notify their line manager or another member of the management team of their absence (Coventry employees should call the dedicated telephone line). The employee should call as soon as they know that they are unable to work. A text message or e-mail is not acceptable. As a minimum they must give at least one hours notice prior to the shift start, except in exceptional circumstances or if something different has been agreed locally. The employee should inform their manager:  The reason for absence  Their anticipated date of return  Any other relevant information, for example, time of a doctor’s appointment The employee must telephone their manager every day they are due to work for the first week of their absence and then once a week thereafter, unless alternative arrangements are agreed with their line manager. If the employee knows at the time of reporting the absence that they will not be returning to work for a certain number of days an alternative arrangement may be made at the discretion of the line manager with regard to the frequency of contact calls. For absences longer than 1 week the employee should contact the manager at least once a week so as to maintain contact.

Notification Process. When an employee is absent they must personally notify their line manager or another member of the management team of their absence (Coventry employees should call the dedicated telephone line). The employee should call as soon as they know that they are unable to work. A text message or e-mail is not acceptable. As a minimum they must give at least one hours notice prior to the shift start, except in exceptional circumstances or if something different has been agreed locally. The employee should inform their manager:  • The reason for absence  • Their anticipated date of return  • Any other relevant information, for example, time of a doctor’s appointment The employee must telephone their manager every day they are due to work for the first week of their absence and then once a week thereafter, unless alternative arrangements are agreed with their line manager. If the employee knows at the time of reporting the absence that they will not be returning to work for a certain number of days an alternative arrangement may be made at the discretion of the line manager with regard to the frequency of contact calls. For absences longer than 1 week the employee should contact the manager at least once a week so as to maintain contact.