Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential responsibilities of each and every employee at XYZ. We work as a team and this requires that each person be at the right place at the right time. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time, and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to be on time for meetings, calls, and video conferences.

From time to time, however, it may be necessary for you to be absent from work. XYZ is aware that emergencies, illnesses, or pressing personal business that cannot be scheduled outside your work hours may arise. Paid time off has been provided for this purpose. If you are unable to report to work or if you will arrive late for a personal reason not covered by New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, New York State’s sick leave requirements, any other state or local sick leave law, and/or the Company’s Paid Safe and Sick Time policy, please contact your manager immediately. If you know in advance that you will need to be absent, you are required to request this time off directly from your manager pursuant to the policies set forth in this Handbook. Your manager will determine when will be the most suitable time for you to be absent from your work.

When you inform the Company of an unexpected absence or late arrival, please contact your manager directly via phone, email, or Teams message. For late arrivals, please indicate when you expect to arrive for work. If you are unable to call in yourself because of an illness, emergency or for some other reason, please be sure to have someone inform the Company on your behalf.

Absence from work for two (2) consecutive days without notifying your manager will be considered a voluntary resignation, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

Employees may review the number of days that have been taken for vacation, sick time or personal leave through the self-service features on the HR System website or mobile app, and employee shall have the right to discuss with XYZ and ask for any corrections to the record as it may pertain to any inaccuracies found in the system data.

This policy does not apply to absences or lateness covered under New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Leave Act, New York State’s sick leave requirements, any other state or local sick leave law, and/or the Company’s Paid Safe and Sick Time policy. If you will be using sick or safe time pursuant to the applicable laws and/or the Company’s Paid Safe and Sick Time policy, please see the Paid Safe and Sick Time policy and/or applicable State Supplement for additional details and required procedures.