Absence refers to the situation where an employee is not present at work during their scheduled working hours or shifts, due to various reasons such as illness, vacation, personal reasons, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Absence can have an impact on productivity, workload distribution, and staffing levels within an organisation. Employers typically have policies and guidelines regarding attendance and absence that employees need to follow.

This may include procedures for reporting absences, obtaining approval for time-off requests, providing medical documentation if required for sick leave or disability-related absences, and addressing ongoing absenteeism issues through counseling or disciplinary action.

Effective management of absence can help minimize disruptions to business operations while ensuring fair treatment of employees.