An Illinois-specific employment policy on attendance and punctuality. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document is intended for use by private employers. It is designed to comply with Illinois law and addresses the law in key local jurisdictions. Other local laws may impose additional or different requirements. For information on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.