Question: An employee called out a few days ago by leaving a message with some vague information about being ill and hasn’t followed up since. Can we consider this a voluntary resignation and start the termination process? Answer: Most likely not. There are many reasons why your...
Question: An employee hasn't shown up to work the last few shifts and isn't responding to messages. Can we make a policy that employees who quit without notice won't get their final check? Answer: No, federal law requires you to pay employees for all hours they have worked....
There really isn’t a strict definition of what constitutes job abandonment. Many employers use the standard of three consecutive absences with no notice, but you can set the standard for your organization. To keep everyone on the same page, we recommend defining job abandonment in your...