Define:

Absence from work

The meaning of “

Absence from work

” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Absence from work defined in a legal contract?

  • Absence from work means unauthorized absence from the workplace, including late attendance or leaving the workplace early without permission, whether expressed verbally or in written form. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Absence from work means unauthorized departure from the workplace, being late, or leaving the workplace early without explicit approval. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Absence from work means unauthorized absence from the workplace, including coming late or leaving early. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Absence from work means unauthorized absence from the workplace, tardiness, or leaving the workplace early without permission. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of absence from work' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Absence from work means unauthorized departure from the workplace, including late attendance or leaving early, without approval.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • An employee consistently arrives late or leaves early without permission.
  • A consultant improperly schedules their time, causing them to be absent from agreed working hours.
  • An independent contractor fails to adhere to the agreed work schedule without approval.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Absence from work means unauthorized absence from the workplace, whether expressed verbally or in written form.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • A zero-hours contract worker fails to show up for a scheduled shift without approval.
  • A temporary worker is absent from a designated job site without expressed permission.
  • An individual involved in a confidential project is absent from necessary meetings without a valid reason.

Relevant Sectors

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Absence from work

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Absence from work

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Absence from work means unauthorized departure from the workplace, including late attendance or leaving early, without approval

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