Create a Vacation Absence Type

This example shows how to create an absence type to conform to a specific leave policy of an enterprise.

This table summarizes key decisions for this scenario.

Decisions to Consider	In This Example
What is the name of the absence type?	Vacation
The absence type must belong to which absence pattern?	Generic absence
What unit of measure must workers use to record an absence?	Days
What is the minimum absence duration that workers must schedule to submit the absence?	2 working days
Can workers schedule an absence whose duration is less than the minimum limit?	Yes, but display a warning message before allowing users to submit the absence.
What is the maximum absence duration that workers can schedule?	10 working days
Can workers schedule an absence whose duration exceeds the maximum limit?	No. Display an error message that prevents users from submitting the absence
Can workers schedule partial-day absences?	No
Who can update absence records after submitting them?	Managers and workers only
Can workers record absences of this type from a time card?	Yes
Can workers and managers use the advanced absence entry method to record discontinuous absence dates?	No. Only administrators can use the advanced absence entry method.

Create the vacation absence type on the Manage Absence Types page.

In this example, use this page to:

• Specify who can update absences of this type

• Set maximum and minimum duration limits

• Enable the advanced absence entry function during absence scheduling

Creating an Absence Type

1. In the Absences work area Tasks panel tab, click Manage Absence Types.

2. Click Create.

3. On the Create Absence Type dialog box, complete the fields, as shown in this table. Use default values for fields unless the steps specify other values.

   Field	Value
   Legislation	Select your legislation
   Pattern	Generic absence

4. Click OK.

5. On the Create Absence Type page, Type Attributes tab, complete the fields, as shown in this table. Use default values for fields unless the steps specify other values.

   Field	Value
   Name	Vacation
   Status	Active
   UOM	Days
   Legislative data group	Select your legislative data group
   Minimum Duration Alert	Warning
   Minimum Duration	2
   Maximum Duration Alert	Error
   Maximum Duration	10
   Partial Day Rule	Not allowed
   Enable worker updates	Select
   Enable manager updates	Select

6. Click the Display Features tab.

7. In the Dates and Duration section, complete the following fields for the Advanced Absence Entry usage rule.

   Field	Value
   Employees	Not enabled
   Managers	Not enabled
   Administrators	Enabled

8. Click Save and Close.