Yes
An employer is entitled to keep a record of time keeping and absenteeism of an employee. Time keeping is important as it could alter how much the employee is paid.
No, your employer must take other facts into consideration. If the employee is absent on an ongoing basis and not able to perform their duties and in addition is older, then the employer may have reasons to dismiss the employee. It would have nothing to do with age.
An employer might conclude that the employee is committed, dedicated to their job, and is dependable. However, just because an employee is always on time, and rarely absent, does not necessarily mean he/she is a good worker or the best fit for a task or position. There are many other things an employer must consider to include, expertise, personal abilities, communication skills, working within a team environment, critical thinking skills, putting team and organizational interests over personal interests, etc.
An employer might conclude that the employee is committed, dedicated to their job, and is dependable. However, just because an employee is always on time, and rarely absent, does not necessarily mean he/she is a good worker or the best fit for a task or position. There are many other things an employer must consider to include, expertise, personal abilities, communication skills, working within a team environment, critical thinking skills, putting team and organizational interests over personal interests, etc.
An employer might conclude that the employee is committed, dedicated to their job, and is dependable. However, just because an employee is always on time, and rarely absent, does not necessarily mean he/she is a good worker or the best fit for a task or position. There are many other things an employer must consider to include, expertise, personal abilities, communication skills, working within a team environment, critical thinking skills, putting team and organizational interests over personal interests, etc.
Applications typically warn you that if you falsify information on the application you may be terminated. Even absent such a notice, falsification of an application is usually fair grounds for termination.
I think it is possible. Employees directed by superiors to travel are in work status, not a vacation during which they are free NOT to work. As long as employer requires work, and exercises control over employee, it is paid work.
I think you can. If you are suppose to be at work,and are not,then you are absent! The best thing is to have an understanding with your employer for this before you do anything.
Bob
In basic emplyment law if you are expected to be at the work station at a specific time/day and you are not then because your not there you are absent. However, this is relaxed if you have obtained permission to be absent from a line manager.
Absent a contract between you and your employer or local law/company policy stating otherwise, an employer may fire you for any or no reason with or without notice.
The number of paid leave days an employee can take each year depends on the company policy, but it is typically between 10 and 15 paid holidays. According to organizational rules and documentation, excessive absenteeism may result in disciplinary action.