Part day absence

unionjack0 · Post by **unionjack0** » 20 Feb 2018, 22:03

Does anybody no the correct procedure regarding a part day absence;i had to leave work the other day with a stomach upset after being there for about 40mins; when i returned the next day the lino informed me that as i hadnt been in work for more than 2 hrs it would go down as a full days absence; just wanting to no if hes right or whether i should contest this

Creditshampoo · Post by **Creditshampoo** » 21 Feb 2018, 08:36

I’m pretty sure it’s 1 our not 2 hours

rehabron · Post by **rehabron** » 21 Feb 2018, 11:54

unionjack0 wrote:Does anybody no the correct procedure regarding a part day absence;i had to leave work the other day with a stomach upset after being there for about 40mins; when i returned the next day the lino informed me that as i hadnt been in work for more than 2 hrs it would go down as a full days absence; just wanting to no if hes right or whether i should contest this

Somewhere at the back of my mind I believe you after having appeared for work and signed on and minutes later after informing your manager that you are going off sick will be counted as a part day absence and not recorded until you have received in writing that further part time absences will be recorded as a full days absence.
This is regardless of the amount of part time absences until you have received confirmation in writing that they from the date of the letter will be counted.
No doubt if my information is incorrect then someone will post a clarification.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 Feb 2018, 12:40

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Part day absences will not normally
be considered. If the number of part
day absences has become excessive,
the matter will be discussed with the
employee in line with the principles of
this procedure. Further part day absences
may be counted against the attendance
standards, following written notice
in advanc

rehabron · Post by **rehabron** » 21 Feb 2018, 14:55

TBT as it clearly doesn't state that there has to be a minimal attendance period before absence to count as a part day absence then attending for example 15 minutes would be recorded as a part day absence until interviewed by manager and the absentee has received in writing in advance that further part day absences will be counted.

goddard7 · Post by **goddard7** » 21 Feb 2018, 14:57

Read the policy,there is no mention of having to work at least 2 hours before going part sick,get your rep on to it and if he still persists submit a grievance.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 21 Feb 2018, 15:02

rehabron wrote:TBT as it clearly doesn't state that there has to be a minimal attendance period before absence to count as a part day absence then attending for example 15 minutes would be recorded as a part day absence until interviewed by manager and the absentee has received in writing in advance that further part day absences will be counted.

That's the way I read it. It may be one of those issues that fall on "Custom and Practice" for the Unit.

FinishOnTime · Post by **FinishOnTime** » 21 Feb 2018, 16:04

Part day absences and qualification for the Christmas bonus are probably the two things that managers openly lie about the most.

Son Of God · Post by **Son Of God** » 23 Feb 2018, 14:19

There is no set amount of time.

Smir · Post by **Smir** » 23 Feb 2018, 22:36

if its a first absence nothing to worry about.. all the managers will try to do is scare you... f**k em.