Absent Without Leave

This list isn't exhaustive, but AWOL is usually considered in the following circumstances:

• Failing to turn up for work

• Failing to inform your manager of your absence within the timescales set out in our Absence Policy

• Failing to maintain contact with your manager during periods of sickness absence (e.g. after the expiry of your doctor's note)

• Failing to return to work following annual leave

• Any period of non-contact inconsistent with our reporting procedures

AWOL is generally considered gross misconduct.

Your manager will follow a set course of action, keeping a log of all attempted contact dates, times and messages left.

Day 1 - You fail to report to work - Your manager will attempt to call, email and/or message you

Day 2 - You fail to respond - Your manager attempts to call your emergency contact, if this is not successful you will be written to asking you to make contact and informing you that your pay has been suspended

Day 5 - You still fail to make contact - Your manager writes to you to invite you to a disciplinary hearing (or in cases where employees have less than 2 years' service we may decide to move straight to dismissal)

Day 8 - You fail to attend your disciplinary - Your manager writes to you to inform you that your employment has been terminated (and your right to appeal)