Attendance Policy is a formal set of organizational rules and guidelines that define employee working hours, office timings, shift schedules, attendance requirements, punctuality expectations, break periods, overtime, leave procedures, absenteeism rules, and disciplinary actions for attendance violations. It helps organizations establish consistent attendance practices, improve workforce productivity, ensure payroll accuracy, and maintain compliance with labour laws and company regulations. An effective attendance policy also outlines procedures for late arrivals, early departures, missed punches, attendance regularization, remote work, holidays, and work-from-home attendance. Modern HRMS and Attendance Management Systems automate attendance policy enforcement through configurable rules, real-time monitoring, approval workflows, notifications, and comprehensive reporting, ensuring transparency, fairness, and operational efficiency across the organization.