Typical Show Cause Notice for Habitual and Chronic Absenteeism
To,
Dated: <Date>
Mr. <Name>,
<Designation>,
Employee ID: <ID>,
<Department>
Ref: SHOW CAUSE NOTICE
It is observed from your attendance/leave records for the calendar year (2009/2010, etc.) that you have been indulging in habitual absenteeism, as evident from the following data:
Sl. No. No. of Days From To
TOTAL <Number>
The above act of your habitual unauthorized absence constitutes serious and gross misconduct under the company's certified Standing Orders applicable to you as below:
1. Habitual absence (more than <mention the number> occasions in a year) and/or absence without intimation – Clause <in the policy book>
2. Gross or habitual neglect of work – Clause <in the policy book>
Please show cause within 48 hours as to why suitable disciplinary action should not be taken against you for the above misconduct of habitual unauthorized absence from work. If you fail to submit your explanation within the stipulated time, it will be presumed that you have no explanation to offer, and the matter will be decided on its merits without further reference to you.
Authorized Signatory/Department Manager