KIDazzle Policy

Absenteeism and Tardiness

KIDazzle expects all employees to assume diligent responsibility for their attendance and promptness. If an employee is unable to work because of illness, he or she must notify his/her immediate supervisor at least one (1) hour prior to the start of the work schedule.

If an employee will be late for work, he or she must notify his/her supervisor immediately.

KIDazzle may require an employee to be examined by a physician designated by KIDazzle when abuse is suspected (for example, when an employee's record indicates a pattern of absences before or after holidays and weekends)

Excessive absenteeism is defined as follows:

- Employees may have two unexcused absences.

- The third will result in suspension or termination.

- All absences are unexcused unless the employee has time available.

- Employees that have time available must use the time if they are absent. If employees want to save their time they will receive a written disciplinary action.

Employees are expected to be at work on time. Tardiness is defined as more than 5 minutes pass the scheduled start time. Excessive tardiness is defined as follows:

- Late arrival more than once a week

- Tardiness that follows a certain pattern. For Example late every other Friday morning.)

Excessive tardiness will result is suspension or termination.

All absences will be classified as unexcused unless a Request For Time Off Form is approved at least 48 hours before requested time off.