Bentley provides generous time off that is intended to help employees attend to their needs for time away from work. In turn, employees are expected to arrive at work punctually and to be at work during the time they are scheduled to work. Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to staying current with work and to performing jobs well. Excessive tardiness or absences, either in duration or frequency; unexcused absences; unauthorized departures from work; patterns of unexcused, unplanned absences (e.g. Mondays and Fridays, immediately before or after holidays); and/or unreported absences may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
Tardiness - Employees who are going to be late for any reason must notify their supervisors with as much notice as possible prior to their normal starting time. This notice must include an explanation for the tardiness and an expected arrival time at work. Additional supporting documentation may be required.
Absences - Employees who are going to be absent for any reason must notify their supervisors with as much notice as possible prior to their normal starting time. Employees should explain the reason as to why they cannot come to work, and how long they expect to be absent. Employees are expected to call each day they are absent, unless they and their supervisors have agreed otherwise. Bentley reserves the right and may ask employees to provide medical documentation if the employee is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness or injury. In some instances, employees may be required to provide medical documentation for absences of less than three days.
If employees know in advance that they will be tardy or absent, they should notify their supervisor with as much advanced notice as possible.
Employees who will be out for more than five consecutive days will need to initiate a leave of absence with their Human Resources Business Partner. Supervisors should also reach out to their HR business partner if an employee is out for longer than five consecutive days. Bentley prohibits retaliation or discrimination against employees for having exercised their rights under the FMLA/MAPFML and the ADA.
Employees who are absent for three or more consecutive workdays without notice may be considered to have voluntarily resigned, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Date last revised: October 8, 2025