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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 . 15A 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