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Employers expectations are just like teacher expectations regarding absences.1

Be present and be on time

Abse

nte

eism

“Absenteeism is the term generally used to

refer to unscheduled employee absences

from the workplace. Many causes of

absenteeism are legitimate—personal illness

or family issues, for example—but

absenteeism can also be traced to factors

such as a poor work environment or workers

who lack commitment to their jobs. If such

absences become excessive, they can

adversely impact the operations and,

ultimately, the profitability of a business.”2

Absenteeism costs companies

in profitability and business

Abse

nte

eis

m

Cost

s Unscheduled absenteeism costs:

$3,600 per year for

each hourly worker

$2,650 each year for

salaried employees.3

What

if a

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must

mis

s w

ork

?

Employers expect employees to notify them whenever they

must be out and do so

ahead of time. Bosses

don’t like to be understaffed, so more

notice is better.

References

1. Georgia Department of Labor Georgia BEST publication

2. http://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/absenteeism.html

3. http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/07/10/the-causes-and-costs-of-absenteeism-in-the-workplace/