- Introduction
- 1. Procedures
- 2. Reasons
- 3. Fair
- 4. Warning
- 5. Meeting
- 6. Contract
- 7. Dismissals
- 8. Absenteeism
- 9. Abandonement
- 10. Criminal
- 11. Instant
- 12. Suspending
- 13. Trial Period
- 14. Fixed Term
- 15. Constructive
- 16. Illness / Injury
- 17. Incompatibility
- 18. Redundancy
- 19. Resignation
- 20. Disciplinary
- 21. Conflicts
- 22. Principles
- Summary
8. Dismissal for absenteeism
When dismissing for absenteeism, each dismissal must be determined on a case by case basis. If absenteeism is repeated and occurs on a regular basis, then an employer may dismiss on these grounds. The factors an employer must consider are:
- What is in the employment contract?
- What is the employee's employment record like? If an employee normally has had a good record, this may off-set the seriousness of a lapse.
- How long has the employee been employed with the employer?
- What position does the employee hold?
- How critical is it for the employee to be at work on time?
- How many previous warnings have been given and what evidence is there of these warnings?
- Are other employee's late or regularly absent?
- Did the employee give prior notice for being late/absent?
- What are the employee's excuses for being late/absent?
The steps you should take before dismissing an employee for continued lateness/absenteeism is the standard procedure outlined previously in this document.
