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QUESTION: Our agency is looking to implement an attendance policy based on a point system. We are interested in what other agencies are doing with the implementation of this type of system and would be interested in seeing some sample policies. We would appreciate if other agencies would send their policies/practices and any other pertinent information, such as challenges, successes, etc. Our agency has a five page attendance policy that includes both excused and unexcused absences, outlining what would be considered an excused absence (illness, family death or emergency, jury duty, etc.). We track 1 point for each excused absence/tardy, 6 points for each unexcused absence, 3 points for each unexcused tardy. The employee will receive a verbal counseling at 14 points, written warnings at 18 and 21 points, and termination of employment at 24 points. This information is a compilation of suggestions, ideas, and opinions shared by INARF Members in response to the featured question. This information should not be considered official interpretation or guidance of State or Federal Policy. Additionally, statements within this document do not necessarily reflect an official position or opinion of INARF.
Our agency has a five page attendance policy that includes both excused and unexcused absences, outlining what would be considered an excused absence (illness, family death or emergency, jury duty, etc.). We track 1 point for each excused absence/tardy, 6 points for each unexcused absence, 3 points for each unexcused tardy. The employee will receive a verbal counseling at 14 points, written warnings at 18 and 21 points, and termination of employment at 24 points.