Absenteeism is the act of physical absence from the workplace on the part of an employee. Absenteeism generally applies to the situation in which an employee is frequently or chronically absent (often as a result of a health condition) rather than infrequent or random absence. Absenteeism is often addressed through progressively stricter disciplina [..]

The frequent absence from work or other duty without good reason. See also: Presenteeism.

1829, from absentee + -ism; originally in reference to landlords, especially in Ireland (absentee in this sense is in Johnson's dictionary); reference to pupils or workers is from 1922.

unexcused absences from responsibilities such as school or work- primarily when recurrent. Documentation of times, dates and overall frequency of unexcused absences. May contribute to poor academic an [..]

The failure of an employee to report for work, usually due to illness, accident, family responsibilities, or personal business. A persistently high rate of absenteeism may be a sign of low morale amon [..]

Holders not residing in the benefice or performing the duties attached to the benefice though still collecting the income from the benefice. An absentee priest would appoint a substitute (vicar) to pe [..]

refers to the rate at which employees do not arrive for work as scheduled.

Absenteeism in employment law is the state of not being present that occurs when an employee is absent or not present at work during a normally scheduled work period.

(n) habitual absence from work

Absenteeism is where employees take time off their normal work duties due to physical or psychological illness, family responsibilities, bereavement or other commitments.

Absences refer to missing part or whole days of work due to personal illness, personal business, or other reasons. May be avoidable and unavoidable. (Thompson) "Absenteeism is failing to report for...

Chronic absence from Work or other duty.

Absenteeism is the term used to refer to employee absence due to illness or personal reasons/problems. The high costs associated with absenteeism make it one of the key focal points of occupational ps [..]

Chronic absence from work or other duty.

(Actual hours lost through unscheduled job absence ÷ actual hours worked ) x 100. Include all unscheduled absences during normal work hours, including scheduled overtime.

Chronic absence from work or other duty. (12 Dec 1998)

The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. First attested in the early 19^th century.SOED5|page=9 The prac [..]