Tag: Unauthorized Absence

Ask the Expert: How Should Employers Handle Unexcused Absences?

By Rebecca Bisone, Associate, Axley Brynelson, LLP Jan 31, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 31, 2025

Question: How can we discipline a new employee who takes unplanned, unexcused days off for sickness, family emergencies, etc.? We don’t currently have a policy on how many unexcused days off are allowed. Answer: Wisconsin employers have an interest in ensuring employees don’t engage in misconduct, including unplanned, unexcused time off from work. Accordingly, the […]

discipline

Most Common Reasons for Employee Discipline

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 9, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 9, 2018

Employee discipline is something everyone in any organization wants to avoid. Obviously, discipline is a negative experience for the employee subject to discipline, but it’s also one of the least favorite parts of the job for managers and HR professionals as well.