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ARTICLE 15 ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY 15 . 1 It is the policy of the County to require employees to report for work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime . Excessive tardiness and excessive absences disrupt work flow and customer service and will not be tolerated . 15 . 2 Unauthorized or excessive absences or tardiness will result in disciplinary action , up to and including termination . The term "excessive" as used in this section shall be defined as three (3) or more occurrences in a ninety (90) day period . If the absence is pre-approved at least twenty-four hours in advance or if the employee returns to work with a doctor's note , the absence will not be considered an occurrence . Absences will be considered " unauthorized " if sufficient leave is not available for the duration of the absence . Exceptions will be made for absences that qualify for FMLA leave . 15 . 3 Employees should notify their supervisor as far in advance as possible whenever they are unable to report for work , know they will be late , or must leave early . Such notification should include a reason for the absence and an indication of when the employee can be expected to report for work . If the supervisor is unavailable , notification of absence shall be left on the division ' s designated answering machine or with the division clerk. 15 .4 Employees who report for work without proper equipment or in improper attire may not be permitted to work . Employees who report for work in a condition deemed not fit for work , whether for illness or any other reason , will not be allowed to work . 15 . 5 Employees are expected to report to their supervisor after being late or absent , giving an explanation of the circumstances surrounding their tardiness or absence , and certify that they are fit to return to work . 15 . 6 Employees who are absent from work for three consecutive work days without giving any notice to the County (unless circumstances beyond the employee 's control make the giving of notice impossible) will be considered as having "abandoned their position" and thereby voluntarily quit . At that time, the County will formally note the termination and advise the employee of the action and their right to grieve by certified mail . 17