employee absenteeism meaning
DEFINITION of 'Absenteeism'. The habitual non-presence of an employee at his or her job. Possible causes of absenteeism include job dissatisfaction, ongoing personal issues and chronic medical problems.Regardless of cause, a worker with a pattern of being absent may put his reputation and his employed status at risk.However, some forms of absence from work are legally protected and cannot be grounds for termination.egardless of cause, a worker with a pattern of being absent may put his reputation and his employed status at risk. However, some forms of absence from work are legally protected and cannot be grounds for termination.