Examples of Start Date Validation Rule

The examples in this topic show you how to use the absence start date validation rule to restrict accrual plan related absence entries to particular dates.

Use this rule rule to determine the date when you want to process entitlement calculations for a qualification plan related absence. You configure the absence start date validation rule in the Display Features tab when you create or edit an absence type.

Configuring the Rule for Accrual Plan Absences Using Two Conditions

Scenario:

• You want to enable workers to schedule an absence only if the absence start date is two days later than or equal to the current date.

• You also want another condition that prevents workers from scheduling an absence too far in advance. You want workers to schedule an absence only up to three months from the current date.

You configure the first condition of the absence start date validation rule with the following information.

Field	Value
Operation type	> (earlier than)
Reference date	System date
Operand	+
Time period	2
UOM	Calendar days

You configure the second condition of the absence start date validation rule with the following information.

Field	Value
Operation type	> (later than)
Reference date	System date
Operand	+
Time period	3
UOM	Months

Configuring the Rule for Qualification Plan Absences Using a Single Condition

Scenario: You have defined a qualification plan for workers to schedule maternity absences. Although you want to enable workers to submit the absence, you want to defer processing entitlements until thirty days after the absence entry date.

You configure the absence start date validation rule with the following information.

Field	Value
Operation type	= (equal to)
Reference date	System date
Operand	+
Time period	30
UOM	Days