Common use of ATTENDANCE AT WORK Clause in Contracts

ATTENDANCE AT WORK. 24.1.1 In order to maintain an efficient production unit to serve both employer and employee interests, it is essential that employees are both regular and punctual in their work attendance. 24.1.2 It is recognised and understood that absences will occur and many times these will be unavoidable. 24.2.1 While absolute standards cannot be set down for work attendance, up-to-date records will be maintained for each employee and performance monitored and reported on a quarterly basis. 24.2.2 Wherever an employee's absence appears excessive, this will be discussed with the employee and the Union Representative in the first instance. 24.2.3 Should such an employee's attendance remain at an unacceptable level then firmer action, possible disciplinary action, may be taken in accordance with clause 23, Discipline Procedure. 24.2.4 Subject to the provisions of clause 12, Jury Service, clause 14, Holidays, clause 15, Sick Leave, clause 16, Annual Leave, clause 17, Bereavement Leave and clause 18 Long Service Leave, any employee who is absent from work for a continuous period of three days shall be deemed to have abandoned his/her or her employment. Termination of employment by abandonment in accordance with this sub-clause shall operate as from the date of the last attendance at work or the last day's absence in respect of which consent was granted, whichever is the latter.