(A) To maintain a safe and productive work environment, the town expects employees to be reliable and to be punctual in reporting for scheduled work. Absenteeism and tardiness place a burden on the business operations of the town.
(B) In the rare instances when employees cannot avoid being late to work or are unable to work as scheduled, they should notify their direct supervisor prior to the start of their shift, or as soon as possible in advance of the anticipated tardiness or absence. To cover this missed time, employees may use available vacation or personal hour benefits. Nonexempt employees may use available compensatory time. TARDINESS is defined as late arrivals past the stated starting time for the workday. Thus, late arrivals in a pay period may result in a written warning. Three written notices in any 12-month period may result in termination of employment.
(C) The Town Manager may occasionally approve flexible working arrangements for department heads when they are completing administrative duties.
(D) Poor attendance and excessive tardiness are disruptive. Failure to appear at work without notification and without a reasonable explanation will be considered as absent without leave and may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
(Ord. 2020-26, passed 1-12-21)