POLICY #9.1 
SUBJECT: Absent Without Leave

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to define absence without leave and its implications.

II. REFERENCES

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III. DEFINITIONS

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IV. POLICY

1. All unauthorized or unreported absences shall be considered absence without leave. Such absence may be grounds for disciplinary action. Absence without leave for three (3) or more workdays generally will be considered sufficient grounds for termination. All absences without leave will also be considered leave without pay or will be charged to the employee's unused accrued annual leave, if any.

V. RELEVANT FORMS/LINKS

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VI. QUESTIONS/RESPONSIBLE OFFICE

The responsible office for this Policy is the Vice President for Finance. For questions about this Policy, contact the Office of Human Resources.

VII. POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT DATES

Date Approved: July 27, 1990

Amended: N/A