Punctuality and regular attendance are essential to the successful operation of the Company’s business. Employees who are going to be absent for a full or partial workday or be late for work must notify their supervisor as far in advance as possible, and no less than two (2) hours before the start of the work shift. Employees who must miss work because of emergencies or other unexpected circumstances must notify their supervisor as soon as possible. If an employee desires to leave work for any reason during the workday, the employee must obtain the approval of their supervisor before leaving.

Absences and lateness will be considered excused if the employee requested the time off in accordance with LWG’s policies on PTO, received the required approval for the absence, and has sufficient accrued, but unused, time to cover the absence. Absences also will be considered excused if the employee requested the time off in accordance with LWG's policies permitting a leave of absence, received the required approval for the leave, in compliance with the leave policy (for example, an employee's absences while he or she is taking approved leave under LWG's policy on Bereavement Leave generally will be considered excused). Absences and lateness will also be considered excused when such absence is legally protected under federal, state, or local laws, such as leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). To the extent not prohibited by state or local law, absences related to illness may require a doctor’s note to consider the absence excused. In some instances, and as permitted by state and local law, the Company may also require a doctor’s note for the employee to return to work after illness.

Employees with excessive absenteeism, tardiness, and unauthorized or unscheduled early departures may be subject to corrective and disciplinary action in LWG’s discretion, including counseling, oral or written warnings, suspensions, or termination of employment. To the extent permitted by state or local law, if an employee fails to notify their supervisor or report for work for 3 consecutive work shifts, the employee will be deemed to have voluntarily resigned from their employment with the Company and will be removed from the payroll.