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Attendance & Overtime Policy
A policy defining standard work hours, attendance recording, lateness, overtime eligibility, compensation rates, and absenteeism consequences.
ATTENDANCE & OVERTIME POLICY — [COMPANY NAME]
Effective: [Date] | Version: [X.X]
1. WORK HOURS
Standard hours: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days] to [Days], [Duration] break. Flexible arrangements available with manager approval.
2. ATTENDANCE RECORDING
Record attendance using [system/tool]. Missed punches regularised within [Timeframe]. Consistent failure to record may result in corrective action.
3. LATENESS
Arriving more than [Minutes] late without notice = late. [Number] late arrivals in [Month] triggers manager discussion. Excessive lateness may lead to disciplinary action.
4. EARLY DEPARTURE
Leaving more than [Minutes] early without prior approval counted similarly to lateness.
5. HALF-DAY
[Number] hours = half-day. Arriving after [Time] or leaving before [Time] without approval = half-day deduction.
6. OVERTIME
6.1 Definition: Hours beyond standard working hours, pre-approved by manager.
6.2 Eligibility: Non-exempt eligible for OT pay. Exempt may get Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).
6.3 Approval: All OT must be pre-approved. Unauthorised OT not compensated.
6.4 Compensation: OT at [1.5x/2x] rate. Alternatively, TOIL at [1.5x] rate, must be taken within [Number] months.
6.5 Weekend/Holiday: Weekend at [2x]. Holiday at [2.5x/3x].
7. ABSENTEEISM
• Unscheduled absences without notice = unauthorised.
• Notify manager at least [X] hours before start if absent.
• Excessive absenteeism ([X]+ instances in [Y] months) may result in disciplinary action.
8. RECORDS
Review attendance records regularly. Report discrepancies within [X] days.
I acknowledge receipt.
Name: _______________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________________