absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Employers see perks, too, including lower rates of turnover and absenteeism.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The rise in chronic absenteeism is linked to a host of problems, including mental-health issues and juvenile crime.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 17 Mar. 2024
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
The rise in chronic absenteeism is linked to a host of problems, including mental-health issues and juvenile crime.
—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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