Tardiness and AWOL Flashcards
According to this policy, what constitutes tardiness?
Absence at the beginning of the duty shift (or work day) with proper notification and permission.
When shall notification of tardiness happen?
Shall happen before the employee’s work shift is scheduled to begin.
What constitutes a minor case of tardiness?
When the employees arrival is under 30 minutes from the start of the shift.
Who can extend the 30 minute timer for tardiness?
Shift Commander can extend the 30 minute limit in extreme circumstances
All minor cases are documented by?
The direct supervisor
For repetitive instances of minor tardiness when does the disciplinary process begin.
Repetitive offenses in excess of 3
What constitutes a major case of tardiness?
Tardiness over 30 minutes after the start of the shift. extreme circumstances can be classified as AWOL.
Who makes the AWOL determination?
Shift Commander
What documentation is done after the first case of major tardiness?
at minimum a counseling statement is completed after the first offense. Multiple instances can lead to termination.
AWOL
Absence at any time during the shift or tardiness without proper notification and permission
Level 1 Awol
Employee contacts supervisor or Shift Commander within 30 minutes from shift start and absence has not caused an adjustment in manpower.
Can you call in Sick during AWOL situation?
This is a violation of other policy
What is the minimum discipline issued for Level 1 AWOL?
Discipline begins at 1-day suspension.
Level 2 AWOL
sup or Shift commander contact after 30 minutes from shift start.
employee leaves at any time during shift
repeat AWOL offense within 1 year
What is the minimum discipline for Level 2 AWOL?
Discipline begins at 3-day suspension and could result in further discipline up to termination.
