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Target to Track Store and Warehouse Worker Tardiness and Absences with Points System Starting in September
Target will assign points for unexcused lateness and absences among store and warehouse staff beginning in September, with termination possible at 12 points. The policy arrives under new CEO Michael Fiddelke as the $63 billion retailer seeks sales growth.
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Target will begin tracking unexcused tardiness and absences of its store and warehouse workers with a new points system starting in September. A quarter point is assigned for arriving more than eight minutes late, one point for missing a shift without manager approval, and three points for skipping work without notifying a manager. Points expire after 365 days.
Employees reaching three points must check in with their supervisor. Those reaching five points receive counseling. Termination occurs at twelve points. The policy was confirmed by Target after Business Insider reporting.
A company spokesperson stated the retailer is focused on returning to growth and elevating guest experience as a key strategic priority. Target did not respond to Fortune's request for comment. Michael Fiddelke was appointed CEO at the start of February 2026 after joining the company as an intern in 2003.
Target reported declining comparable sales for the fourth consecutive quarter immediately after his appointment, though it forecast net sales growth of 2 percent for 2026. The company employs more than 400,000 workers. Walmart and Amazon have introduced similar points-based attendance policies.
