Absenteeism policy

It is a set of policies or guidelines established by organizations to manage employee absences, including leave policies and the consequences of disciplinary actions, or early departures. These guidelines aim to set the right processes for taking leaves and calendar holidays and ensure smoother operations and coordination.

Here are the different kind of leaves an organization can offer:

  • Casual Leaves
  • Sick Leaves
  • Earned Leaves
  • Maternity/paternity leave
  • Marriage leave
  • Medical leave
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Compensatory leave

Here is a free leave policy template you can consider customizing ~ https://www.springworks.in/blog/leave-policy-free-template/

What is a good absenteeism policy?

A good absenteeism policy is just the fine balance between consistent attendance but with equal attention to employee well-being. It should include clear processes for reporting any absence, documentation requirements, and consequences when the absenteeism becomes excessive beyond valid reasoning. Ultimately, it should be focused on the interest of the correct policy for the company alongside full support to employees’ wellness.

FAQ

What are the rules for absenteeism for employees?

Absenteeism rules are different as per each company’s policy. Additionally it has clear policies on pre-reporting planned absences, mentioning the reasons for the required time, and has details about what is the consequence of excessive absences without prior notice.