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Clark University requires regular and punctual attendance by employees. You are expected to arrive at the workplace on time and ready to perform your job. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not going to arrive at work or return from a break on time, you must notify your direct manager as soon as possible but at least two hours before your scheduled start time. If your manager is not available, contact another member of management.  You should check with your manager about the form of this type of notification (i.e. phone, text or email).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you must miss work due to an emergency or other unexpected circumstance, notify your manager as soon as possible. Notice should include the expected duration of your absence and your expected time or date of return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you become ill during your scheduled workday and need to leave before the end of your shift, notify your manager immediately. If you are unable to perform your job at an acceptable level due to illness, you may be sent home until you are well enough to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absences will be considered excused if you requested the time off in accordance with the University policies and received the required approval for the absence. Absences will be considered unexcused if you are absent from work during scheduled work hours without permission and do not receive approval. This policy applies to all absences, including full- or partial-day absences, late arrivals, and early departures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned absences, such as vacations or medical appointments, should be arranged as far in advance as possible. If you need to be absent during the workday, attempt to schedule outside appointments or obligations so that your absence has the smallest impact possible on business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University reserves the right to apply unused vacation, sick time, or other paid time off to unauthorized absences when permitted by applicable law. Absences resulting from approved leave, vacation, or legal requirements are exceptions to this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you fail to report to work for three or more consecutive days and have not provided proper notification, the University will assume that you have voluntarily resigned your position and will proceed with the termination process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n