Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Attendance Policy Definitions For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply: Absence

The inability of an employee to meet a scheduled work commitment. This includes any scheduled overtime or leaving before the scheduled quitting time. Please be advised that if the employee is going to be absent from their scheduled shift, they must verbally speak to a manager/supervisor or approved designee two (2) hours prior to the start of their shift. Approved Absence Prearranged time away from work upon notification of authorization from the supervisor. Examples include: • Bereavement Leave • Disciplinary Suspensions

• Medical Leave of Absence • Military Leave • Vacation • Workers’ Compensation Leave

• Discretionary Leave • Family Medical Leave • Flexed Time Off • Jury Duty

Unscheduled Absence Sick days, emergencies, and failure to report to work.

There is no occurrence imposed for an approved absence. You can reference the entire Attendance Policy HRM-HR-402.00 for more in depth information.

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