# Absence Management

**How to Track Intermittent FMLA**  
Because of intermittent leave’s stop/start nature, it’s easy to see why figuring out how to keep track of intermittent FMLA can get really confusing, really fast.

**6 Solutions To Stop Excessive Absenteeism In The Workplace**  
Don't let excessive absenteeism keep you up at night! These simple solutions to curb unplanned employee absences are easy to implement and sure to help!

**Can You Fire an Employee for Excessive Absences?**  
Your hourly employee is always absent. Can you fire them? Although the general answer is yes, it is accompanied by many what-ifs.

**4 Questions to Include In Your Employee Call Off Process**  
Standardize your absence process by asking employees the same set of questions.

**Can You Ask Your Employees Why They Are Calling In Sick?**  
What to respond to an employee that is texting or calling out sick.

**How Can the Manufacturing Industry Reduce Absenteeism?**  
Absence management isn’t a new problem within the manufacturing industry. It’s been an ongoing problem over the last few years in particular, but even more so since the pandemic took hold in 2020.