What does "no-call-no-show" mean?

An unexplained absence from work, usually grounds for discipline, where the employee does not alert the employer of their absence ahead of time nor during the scheduled shift.

What is a synonym for "no-call-no-show"?

Common synonyms include: awol, ncns.

No-call-no-show

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An unexplained absence from work, usually grounds for discipline, where the employee does not alert the employer of their absence ahead of time nor during the scheduled shift.

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awol ncns

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