Ano call, no show is an American term for absence from the workforce without notifying the employer.[1]
When workersmiss work, (especially in jobs in which one's workload would require to be substituted for the day, such asteachers,cashiers,servers, etc.), it is generally expected by employers that workers call in advance to inform of their absence so that their position can be substituted by other workers. Many businesses have forms of disciplinary actions as a result of no call, no shows, such ascounseling statements,suspension, and possiblydismissal.[2]
When a no call, no show is not preventable, such as when an employee suffers amedical emergency and is unable to inform their employer, satisfactory documentation of the situation is expected. In the United States, theFamily and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) allows employees to take unpaid leave during specifics situations such as medical issues, but they still must comply with attendance policy.[3]
No call, no show is common in thetemporary employment industry. Agencies often hire 10% to 20% more employees than required to compensate for its occurrence.[4]
