Types of Absence Plans

Create the following types of plans using the Absence Plans task in the Absences work area:

• Accrual

• Qualification

• No Entitlement

• Agreement

• Compensatory

• Donation

Accrual

Use this type to create absence plans that enable workers to accrue time for taking paid leave, such as a vacation plan. Configure rules that determine various aspects of leave time, such as:

• Length and type of the accrual term in which workers accrue time

• Maximum time that workers can accrue in a term

• Maximum time that workers can carry forward to the next term

Qualification

Use this type to create an absence plan where workers qualify for the plan and receive payments during the absence period. For example, use qualification plans for defining absence rules related to events, such as long term illness or maternity. Configure rules to determine the payment percentages that apply for specific periods during the absence, for specific workers.

No Entitlement

Create absence plans of this type to track unpaid absences without maintaining an accrual balance or providing leave entitlements, such as periodic accruals. Similar to an accrual plan, you can define the length and type of the plan term and determine when eligible workers can enroll in the plan. You can also use plans of this type in combination with a qualification plan. For example, use a no-entitlement plan if a worker isn't eligible for a standard maternity absence qualification plan.

Agreement

Create absence plans of this type in accordance with statutory rules for use under an agreement. For example, create a shared parental leave agreement for a worker and qualified parental partner to allocate paid or unpaid time off among parenting partners.

Compensatory

Create absence plans of this type to track earned compensatory time that can be used for time off. Compensatory time is offered as compensation for working outside of regular work schedules. Instead of paying overtime, an employer can create a policy to give paid time off.

Donation

Create absence plans of this type to track donated time that a worker receives. Workers can donate their accrual plan balance to a coworker who needs additional time off and is eligible to receive the donated time.