With more employers developing disability management programs, there becomes confusion about what truly is a disability management issue, which needs accommodation, and what absence is culpable and requires a disciplinary approach? Trying to solve both issues in one program is doomed to failure and confusion. A recent discussion with a national company again brought the need for clarification of this issue to the forefront. This webtip focuses on the difference between attendance issues and disability management issues and the importance on separating the issues in management of lost time. Strategies to manage attendance in the workplace are provided.