<p> To : CIT Subject : Attendance Policy Date : 26th February 2007 From : iComm HR</p><p>Turning up for work on time every day is a minimum expectation here at iComm International, Inc. We need everyone here at the right time to achieve and maintain smooth and efficient operations. This memo outlines our Attendance Policy which we expect everyone to follow. Failure to maintain an acceptable attendance record will result in disciplinary action and an unsatisfactory performance evaluation.</p><p>Policy Statement All employees are expected to report to work on time every day that they are scheduled to work and to maintain a satisfactory record of attendance. If an employee is unable to report to work, they are expected to notify their supervisor and HR Department at least an hour before their start time. </p><p>Managers and Supervisors are responsible for communicating the attendance policy to the staff and for fair and consistent implementation of the policy.</p><p>Leave Vacation leave must be scheduled and approved before availment. Discretionary days may be taken in half or whole day increments and must be approved in advance by the Supervisor/Manager. Approved leave forms must be submitted to HR at least two weeks prior to the scheduled leave.</p><p>Employees on shift should coordinate accordingly with their respective immediate supervisors for dispatch of incoming and outgoing tasks and/or ensure proper work turn- over.</p><p>Tardiness - arrival for work after the official beginning of working hours, or return to work after the expiration of the time designated for meals.</p><p>Below is the schedule of offenses on tardiness and unauthorized absence and the corresponding disciplinary action:</p><p>Tardiness Frequency Action/Penalty 1st to 3rd Tardiness Counseling by immediate superior 4th Tardiness 1st Discipline Process iCARE/Counseling by HR 5th Tardiness Written Warning 6th Tardiness 1 Day Suspension/Decision Making Leave 7th Tardiness Termination Prescription Period: One Calendar Month A grace period of 15 minutes is provided, thus, tardiness counts after the 15 minute grace period per day at the start of the work shift.</p><p>Employees on Flexi time The grace period will not be extended to employees on flexi time. Commission of three (3) tardiness within one (1) calendar month will result to losing the flexi time privilege. </p><p>Habitual Tardiness For consecutive commission of warnings/suspensions, a graduated penalty scheme will be implemented.</p><p>Penalty Point Equivalent Written Warning 1 point 1 Day Suspension/DML 2 points Accumulation of three (3) points within a 12-month period will be a ground for termination </p><p>Unauthorized Absence - Absence from work without valid or justifiable reason or permission from immediate superior.</p><p>Number of Days Action / Penalty 1 day Written Warning 2 days 1 day suspension 3 days Administration of termination process for AWOL</p><p>Absence for three (3) consecutive work days without notifying the manager/supervisor is a ground for termination, as such is an expression of disinterest. </p><p>Policy Administration: Joint responsibility of the immediate Supervisor/Manager with Human Resources Department</p><p>Effectivity: March 2007</p>