How Should Employers Handle a 3-Day Unapproved Absence at Work?

Steps for Handling Unauthorized Absences

If an employee is absent from work for three days without permission, the employer should take appropriate disciplinary action according to company policies and procedures. This may involve issuing a warning, conducting an investigation, or initiating a termination process, depending on the circumstances and the organization's guidelines.

It is crucial for employers to address unauthorized absences promptly to maintain productivity and discipline in the workplace. Additionally, clear communication regarding attendance expectations and consequences for violations should be outlined in the company's employee handbook to avoid any misunderstandings.

Welcome to CiteHR.com! What do you have in mind? The usual and fair step is to seek an explanation (formal/informal) for this. Perhaps the employee was sick or met with an accident. Give her an opportunity to explain.

Warm regards.

Dear Doctormabena,

As suggested by Mr. Raj Kumar, it would be fair on your part to seek an explanation. If, in your opinion, he is habitual in doing it, then you need to be more formal in seeking a written explanation. If he repeats this act, then you will have to build a case against him. The law of the land believes in the Principles of Natural Justice. In short, this means that the employee has to be given a fair opportunity to be heard before acting upon it. Even in domestic inquiries conducted to probe into misconduct of an employee, the inquiry officer generally follows this principle.

ALL THE VERY BEST!!!

M.V. KANNAN