Quick Answer

An absence or late arrival is considered excused when it is properly communicated, approved when required, and covered by an applicable policy or legal protection.

Important Clarifications

• Required notice should be provided as far in advance as possible, and no later than two (2) hours before your scheduled start time when it is realistic to do so.

• If an emergency or unexpected circumstance prevents advance notice, you must notify your supervisor as soon as reasonably possible.

• Supervisors may ask follow-up questions or request additional information to determine whether an absence or late arrival is considered excused or unexcused.

Excused Absences May Include

• Approved PTO with sufficient available balance

• Approved UTO with prior supervisor approval

• Approved leave of absence

• Legally protected leave under federal, state, or local law

Unexcused Absences May Include

• Failure to provide required notice when notice was realistic

• Absences without required approval

• Leaving early without supervisor approval