His boss discharged him for habitual absenteeism.

Some of your people will also need to bedismissed because of excessive absenteeism.

Companies have such a wide varietyof sick-leave programs, however, that it's impossible to discuss what level ofabsenteeism is satisfactory.

But the fear of layoffs and the ever-faster pace of work mean many Americans are reluctant to be absent from the office -- anxious that they might look like they're not committed to their job.

Alcohol is associated with many serious social and developmental issues, including violence, child neglect and abuse, and absenteeism in the workplace.