| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | own illness or injury |
| 2 | caring for family or others |
| 3 | strike , stay-away , lockout |
| 4 | problems with transport |
| 5 | bad weather |
| 6 | vacation, leave |
| 7 | study or training leave |
| 8 | maternity or paternity leave |
| 9 | other family, community obligations |
| 10 | unrest (violence) |
| 11 | temporarily laid off |
| 12 | other reason |
| 99 | dont know , no answer |