Attendance Point System for Remote Contractors
This policy applies to remote contractors only. It promotes regular attendance and punctuality and is used alongside our broader contractor disciplinary policy.
When This Policy Applies
This policy applies to attendance issues not communicated with at least 14 days’ notice, including:
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Unapproved absences
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Late starts (tardiness)
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Early departures
Planned time off must follow the official Time Off Request Process.
Unpaid Time Off (Contractors)
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Annual allowance: Up to 10 unpaid days per calendar year
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More than 2 consecutive days off: Requires 14 days’ advance notice and management approval
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Approved unpaid time off (within the 10-day limit) does not result in points
Management may make exceptions for emergencies or extraordinary circumstances.
Attendance Point System
Points Per Incident
| Issue | Points |
|---|---|
| Unapproved absence | 1 point per day (max 2 consecutive days) |
| Late start (tardy) | 0.5 point per incident |
| Early departure | 0.5 point if more than half the shift was worked |
| 1 point if less than half the shift was worked |
Unapproved time off or time off taken beyond the annual allowance will result in points.
Disciplinary Actions
First 90 Days of Engagement
| Points | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Written warning + coaching |
| 2 | Final warning and/or improvement plan |
| 3 | Termination of contract |
After 90 Days of Engagement
| Points | Action |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Verbal warning + written notice + coaching |
| 3–4 | Written warning |
| 5 | Final warning and/or improvement plan |
| 6+ | Termination of contract |
Important Notes
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Time off is only considered approved if it follows the official Time Off Request Process and is approved by management
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Verbal notice does not count as approval
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Repeated misuse of unpaid time off may result in disciplinary action regardless of point totals
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This policy applies only to contractors; employee attendance and PTO are governed by Gusto policies