Going Awol Could Get You Fired

Being absent from work without permission could land you in trouble

- Bonolo Sekudu

IF FOR whatever reason you are planning to abscond from work, think again because you might end up being shown the door by your employer. The term AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) refers to when an employee chooses not to show up for work without informing the employer of their whereabouts. Ivan Israelstam, CEO at Labour Law Management Consulting, shares the consequences of staying away from work without your employer's consent.

EXCUSES AND REASONS

Staying away from work without informing your employer or getting permission to be off work is a serious offence as it violates your contractual agreement with your employer.