1. + Calling Ahead for an Absence from Work By Cheryl Steinberg

2. + The Right Way To Handle Absences From Work Pre-test 1) What is the first thing you should do when you know that you are going to be absent from work? A) Call a friend B) Notify your supervisor C) Find out what work you will be missing 2) How much advance notice should you give if you know that you need a week off? A) A dayB) A weekC) A month 3) Which excuse in not acceptable for being absent from work? A) Death in immediate family B) Contagious illness C) Hung over

3. + Tell your supervisor you need time off as soon as you know And you should be making the call. No one else should make the call, which includes: Mother, Father, Friend, Sister, Brother, Wife, Husband or…

4. + Giving Advance Notice Need 1 hour off from work, give a day notice. Need a whole day off from work, ask one week in advance. Need a week off from work, ask at least 1 month in advance.

5. + Check What Excuses Are Acceptable or Legal Absences Contagious illness Death in immediate family Approved vacation Weather (Bad) Maternity leave

6. + Un-acceptable Excuses for Absence Had too much to drink last night Beach day Tired—need a day off Baseball playoffs Friend asked you to take the day off Uncle’s second cousin’s friend was in an auto accident

7. + Time off requests that are considered a privilege or a favor Vacations Last minute requests for day off Temporary change of regular schedule Calling to be late for personal reason

8. + Have a Good Track Record and… … your employer will be receptive to your requests. Be on time for work Come into work a few minutes early Be productive Stay late to meet a deadline Don’t be a “clock- watcher”

9. + Be prepared for a “NO” to your requests if you… Are always late Take a lot of breaks Never go “above and beyond” Complain about everything Are unproductive

10. + Check What Absence Excuses Are Legal or You Could Lose Your Job

11. + The Right Way To Handle Absences Post-Test 1) What is the first thing you should do when you know that you are going to be absent from work? B) Notify your supervisor 2) How much advance notice should you give if you know that you need a week off? C) A month 3) Which excuse in not acceptable for being absent from work? C) Hung over

12. + Calling Ahead for an Absence Assignment Interview 3 people you know about their experiences on this topic. Prepare to discuss you findings with the class. Sample Questions: 1) Have you ever had to ask your supervisor for extended time off from work? If so, how much advance notice did you give? 2) What would your supervisor’s response be when you call to say that you are not able to come to work? 3) What reasons do some of your co-workers give for being absent from work?