Getting to Work
Duke University Health System (DUHS) depends on the prompt and regular attendance of each staff member to provide the most consistent and highest quality services. The policies on availability for work and severe weather are intended to support and encourage successful performance and, as necessary, to correct or modify undesirable performance. Under the new Availability for Work policy, unscheduled time off is time away from work that is unapproved in advance by the supervisor. This includes reporting to work after more than 50 percent of the shift has elapsed, or absence due to unexpected illness. Tardiness is not being at one's workstation ready to work at the scheduled start time, such as the beginning of the shift, returning late from breaks, or leaving work early.
Availability for Work
Appropriate progressive corrective action (oral warning, written warning, final written warning, termination) would take place if:
- You have 6 or more instances of unscheduled time off or tardies within a rolling 12 month calendar.
OR
- You demonstrate patterns in absenteeism or tardiness.
Redemption
Redemption period is 6 months with no further instances of unscheduled absence or tardiness.
Termination
An employee will be terminated after 3 consecutive days without notifying his/her supervisor.
Severe Weather Plan
All DUHS hospitals staff members are considered to be essential unless
otherwise directed by his/her supervisor: their presence is required to perform essential duties.
For more information, please see Severe Weather
Policy & Guidelines. Grace Period: When a non-exempt staff member
arrives within one hour of the start of the shift, pay will be provided from the
shift start time.
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