HR Policies: 6.13.3
Job Abandonment
Subject: Operating Practices
Number: 6.13.3
Issued: 3/1/82
Revised: 2/28/03
Purpose
This policy provides assurance that the business of the University
shall continue without undue interruption and allows limited yet
reasonable unreported absence in the event of personal emergency.
Definitions
A staff member shall have abandoned his/her job when the staff member
has failed to call in and directly notify the supervisor of the
reason for absence from work for three consecutive work days. Job
abandonment will also occur when a staff member fails to return
to work or directly notify the supervisor of the reason for absence
within three consecutive working days after any approved leave of
absence, disciplinary suspension, or recall from layoff status.
Procedures
When a staff member has abandoned his/her job, that staff member
shall be immediately terminated from Cornell University employment.
Such termination shall be a voluntary resignation and shall not
be subject to the staff complaint and grievance procedure.
Contact the local hr representative or designee or Staff and Labor Relations (607) 255-4652 for more information.