Managing Intermittent Employee Absences

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Managing Intermittent Employee Absences
Employee is absent
Is frequency or pattern of absences a concern for
department? Check employees attendance record
to confirm.
Is employees absence due to a workplace accident
or reported claim of job-related illness?
If no
If no
If yes
See Workers Comp Sheet
If yes
Supervisor continues to monitor employees
attendance record periodically to determine if
absence indicates a work performance problem.

• Supervisor speaks with employee to determine if
  employee has
• A potential FMLA Qualifying Condition
• A potential ADA covered request (stated in the
  form of a specific need)

If yes
If no
1. Supervisor contacts HR Officer HR sends
employee FMLA packet with preliminary designation
as FMLA Leave
Supervisor informs employee that pattern of
absence is problematic discuss with HR Rep next
steps including possible referral to NYU
resources and discipline, if appropriate
2. Supervisor contacts HR HR consults with
Employee Relations to determine if ADA
accommodations are available or necessary