Employee tardiness should be addressed by supervisors and management in a serious and professional manner. Management should follow the steps in this How To when dealing with any employee who is habitually late before that employee's tardiness escalates into a larger issue for the employer.
An employee who suffers the loss of a loved one or other major loss may experience grief that affects his or her work performance, and the grieving process may last a long time. This How To provides guidance to employers for dealing with grieving employees.