General law in relation to absenteeism
This article deals with the general law in relation to absenteeism. If you have any specific cases in relation to absenteeism, please consult a specialist legal professional to obtain advice. The relevant section in the Employment Act 1955 that deals with absenteeism is section 15(2). “An employee shall be deemed to have broken his contract of service with the employer if he has been continuously absent from work for more than two consecutive working days without prior leave