| 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 |