# Attendance and Punctuality

*Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of every employee’s job.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The supervisor should be notified as far in advance as possible if the employee is going to be absent or delayed in reporting to work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If the employee is absent or late without prior notification, the supervisor should be notified as soon as possible as to the cause.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The supervisor may assign make-up time or recommend reduced compensation when appropriate.*