HAR §17-659-44. Absences, time-off, and make-up

(a) A recipient who is absent from TLF work shall report the absence and the reason for the absence to the project supervisor or to the eligibility worker by the department’s next working day. (1) The project supervisor shall prepare an absence report, on a form provided by the department, on a monthly basis. (2) The absence report shall be submitted to the department by the third working day of the following month by the project supervisor or liaison officer. (b) Absences may be excused by the department or by the project supervisor for the following reasons: (1) Recipient’s illness. A medical verification may be requested by the department; (2) Illness or death in recipient’s family; (3) Private employment; (4) Visits to the DLIR-ESD to satisfy the department’s work requirements if no other time is suitable; (5) Flood or storm preventing access to project; (6) Breakdown in transportation facilities; (7) Project shutdown; and (8) Other reasons upon approval of the department. (c) The reasons for absences given by the recipient may be subject to verification. (d) The department shall consider the recipient’s absence unexcused if the individual fails to report promptly or is unable to provide a valid, justifiable reason for the absence or absences. (e) Time-off for less than a full day may be allowed with the consent of the project’s supervisor or liaison officer for: (1) Interviews for possible work; (2) Visits to the DLIR-ESD; and (3) Unforeseen emergencies. §17-659-44 659-26 (f) Make-up time for unexcused absences may be arranged, if possible, on unassigned working days in the month with the consent of the project supervisor or liaison officer. [Eff 3/19/93; am and comp 3/27/09 ] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-71) (Imp: HRS §§346-14, 346-71)