Common use of Absenteeism Policy Clause in Contracts

Absenteeism Policy. All employees have the responsibility to be on the job at the appointed time or to make the necessary arrangements for their absence. All employees shall follow the leave procedures in Article 8. The Superintendent or designee may, upon evidence of frequent or unusual absence, require the name of the attending physician or surgeon, if any. If the problem continues, the Superintendent or designee may request a doctor’s certificate for any subsequent absences. However, the Superintendent or designee shall provide the employee with a written warning prior to making such a request pursuant to Article 22, Corrective Action.