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Employee keeps showing up late?

Answer six quick questions and get a plan you can print: what to say, what to ask, what to avoid, what to write down, and when to get advice first.

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Tell us about the situation

1How many times have they been late in the last 30 days?
2How late, usually?
3Have you talked with them about it before?
4Do you have a written attendance policy?

For example, in an employee handbook.

5Do you know of anything that might be behind it?

Choose any that apply. It's fine if you don't know yet; the plan helps you ask.

6Is this employee covered by a union contract?

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