"Excessive absenteeism" refers to a situation when someone consistently misses work or school more often than is typically acceptable or allowed. Full definition
Employees who are terminated for excessive absenteeism will sue, claiming discrimination over those employees -; possibly the ones who are more vital to your business success -; who are absent just as often.» (inc.com)
The memo described the research showing the impact of too many absences on student achievement and discussed the key components of attendance policies that work: education of caregivers regarding school attendance requirements; effective policies and practices to monitor attendance; a clear definition of excessive absenteeism; and a two - stage response to excessive absences. (attendanceworks.org)
Excessive absenteeism suggests struggling schools, where teacher absences and student absences feed off one another until neither group shows up. (educationnext.org)