If an officer leaves the station without informing his/her superior, can it be treated as misconduct? Please explain if the officer leaves the station for the following reasons:

1. Off days
2. Casual leaves or self-certified sick leave.

Regards,
Niket Sinha

From India, Jamshedpur
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Dear Niket,

This greatly depends on the reason. If the candidate has sent any emails regarding this after reaching the outstation, that shows professionalism. However, making a call to a senior and informing them before leaving for the outstation for XYZ reason doesn't take much time. If the employee has left due to a medical reason, then they should provide the necessary documents accordingly. Therefore, it is up to the organization how they choose to proceed with this case.

Thank you,
Sejal

From India, Ahmadabad
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Hi Niket,

It is very much a case of misconduct. It is wise for anyone to pass on the info to the concerned person, at least through someone, even if there is an emergency. Reasons aside, if policies support, you can take him off the rolls.

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Jayesh M

From India, Bangalore
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Jayesh, There has to be relaxing corners, so misconduct could be handled by warnings ... Sejal
From India, Ahmadabad
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Ya Sejal, able to understand. Was jus giving an instance, as in, in case one has to consider this as a misconduct, very wel one can. Hope am right. Regards, Jayesh M
From India, Bangalore
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I agree with praveen13ad’s opinion. Before answering this question, one should know/understand "what EXACTLY is a Misconduct ?"; or "what constitutes a Misconduct ?". Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Dear Niket,

If it is mentioned in standing orders or rules and regulations of the company, you can ask for an explanation from the employee. Because in employer-employee relations, this kind of activity creates problems in the future. So, follow the procedure and take some action like a "warning," or even a deduction of wages.

Regarding your question, the employee can go anywhere on off days. However, casual leave has to be informed in advance, and sick leave, if possible, has to be intimated over the telephone or telegram and further medical reports should be produced.

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Ramnath

From India, Bangalore
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The private sector is also concerned about what you do outside the office, especially as it affects your ability to react to an emergency or work-related matters. Private companies expect more than the government that you are available 24x7 for any work they may have. On the other hand, government employees can refuse to come after their work time.

Specifically, in the case of CL or SL, going out of station without informing the company is misconduct unless stated otherwise in the standing orders or terms of employment/HR policies.


From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sir, To my openion i think it depends upon the situation at the time of leaving. One should at least drop an email and send their resignation. Thanks dibyendu
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Niket,

As for the non-management category, it won't be a problem. However, for the management category starting from Supervisor onwards, they should inform their next superior when they leave their home station. Therefore, as for the Officer...

It is compulsory to inform only, and there is no need to seek permission for off days and weekends. The management will program themselves for any emergency with prior intimation.

Thank you.

[Your Name]

From India, Tuticorin
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