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 |
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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:
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Specify who can update absences of this type
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Set maximum and minimum duration limits
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Enable the advanced absence entry function during absence scheduling
Creating an Absence Type
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In the Absences work area Tasks panel tab, click Manage Absence Types.
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Click Create.
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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
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Click OK.
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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
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Click the Display Features tab.
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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
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Click Save and Close.