Workplace Tardiness Policies

Questions and Answers

What defines an instance of tardiness?

Reporting more than ten minutes late

Taking approved time off

Reporting more than five minutes late (correct)

Reporting within five minutes before the scheduled time

In what increments can vacation, compensatory time, or sick leave be taken for excused tardiness?

Twenty minutes

Ten minutes

Thirty minutes

Fifteen minutes (correct)

What is the consequence after the 12th instance of tardiness in a year?

Final warning

Dismissal (correct)

Five day suspension

Written reprimand

How does management's discretion affect unexcused tardiness?

Management may allow time off regardless of the excuse Signup and view all the answers

What type of appeal process can employees use for tardiness discipline?

Grievance Procedure as outlined in the Agreement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of absence does not contribute to the total number of tardiness instances?

Approved time off Signup and view all the answers

What happens to discipline issued for tardiness after the annual period expires?

It shall not be considered for progressive discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for the 10th instance of tardiness in an annual period?

Three-day suspension Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tardiness Definition and Policy

Tardiness is defined as reporting to work more than five minutes after the scheduled start time.
Approved pre-arranged time off does not count as tardiness.
Instances of unexcused tardiness are counted towards disciplinary actions.

Excused Tardiness

Employees can provide an acceptable excuse for tardiness, determined at Management’s discretion.
Employees may use vacation, compensatory time, or sick leave to cover excused tardiness.
Time off for excused tardiness must be taken in 15-minute increments.
An annual period begins from the date of the first tardiness instance.

Disciplinary Actions for Tardiness

A schedule outlines disciplinary measures based on the number of tardy instances within an annual period:
- 3 instances: Written warning
- 6 instances: Written reprimand
- 10 instances: Three-day suspension
- 11 instances: Fourteen-day suspension
- 12 instances: Dismissal
Disciplinary actions are not considered for progressive discipline after the annual period ends.

Appeals for Tardiness

Tardiness disciplinary actions are appealable only through the Grievance Procedure outlined in the Agreement.
The Director of Human Resources or designee can grant exceptions to the disciplinary schedule based on individual circumstances.

Description

This quiz covers the policies related to tardiness in the workplace, specifically defining what constitutes tardiness and the implications of unexcused absences. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for maintaining punctuality and adhering to departmental rules.