How to deal with unauthorised absence

By Claire Birkinshaw

Occasionally an employer might find itself faced with a situation where an employee is absent from work without explanation and without permission. The employee simply fails to report for work. The absence might be for just a day or two or the employer might never see the employee again. This guide explains how employers should deal with cases of unauthorised absence from work.

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• Attempt to contact the employee
• Beware of treating the absence as a resignation
• Investigate the reason for the absence
• Carry out a fair disciplinary process
• Treat unauthorised annual leave as a disciplinary matter

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