When Absent Employee Doesn't Inform Whereabouts, Employer Can Treat It As Abandonment Of Service & Take Action : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that an employer can treat an employee’s prolonged absence without informing the employer of their whereabouts as abandonment of service. The court ruled that in such cases, the employer is justified in taking disciplinary action, including termination of employment. The judgment was delivered in a case where an employee had been absent for an extended period without any communication. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and accountability in the workplace and stated that employees have a duty to inform their employers of their absence. This decision underscores the need for employees to adhere to workplace policies and maintain communication with their employers.