Absence Dates and Duration Rules

When you create an absence type, you can configure the processing and display of various date-related fields that appear on the absence recording pages.

You can configure the following date-related fields:

Absence start date: Configure this field to display the absence start date.
Planned absence start date: Configure this field to determine the planned start date for an absence.
Planned absence end date: Configure this field to determine the planned end date for an absence.
Absence end date: Configure this field to display the absence end date.
Occurrence limit rule: Configure this rule to set a limit on the duration and occurrence of an absence type.
Open ended: Configure this rule to enable workers to submit an absence without entering an absence end date.
Absence start date validation: For accrual plans, configure this rule to determine dates when workers can't schedule an absence. For qualification plans, configure this rule to determine a specific date, based on the absence start date, to process entitlements for the absence that the worker submitted.
Advanced absence entry: This rule enables the Advanced mode option so that workers can schedule discontinuous dates, a weekly recurring absence, or a half day absence.
Override Daily Duration: This rule enables workers to override the start and end time of a particular day on which they were absent.
Matching date: For qualification plans, configure this rule to determine the date a child is matched with the worker for adoption purposes. When the child is from another country, it's usually the date the child enters the prospective parent's country. This field is applicable only when you select Placement as the event type.
Expected date of event: Configure this field to determine the expected date of childbirth or adoption.
Expected week of event: Configure this field to determine the expected week of childbirth or adoption.
Actual date of event: Configure this field to enter the actual date of childbirth or adoption.
Intend not to return to work: Configure this rule for qualification plans where the worker doesn't intend to return to work after the maternity absence.