Use these steps to create an absence request.
To create an absence request, complete the following steps:
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Click
to create an absence request. A New Absence Request pop-up displays in which you enter request information, as follows:
| Field | Description |
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| First Day
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Enter the first day of this absence period.
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| Duration
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Enter the duration of this absence period.
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| Last Day
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Enter the last day of this absence period.
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| Absence Type
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Select the absence type.
Note: The values listed here are set by your company. Absence types are configureable in Maconomy. Sample values include:
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Illness - Select to indicate that this absence is due to an illness.
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Leave - Select to indicate a general leave, such as maternity leave.
- Time in Lieu - Select to indicate that this absence is related to earned time off, due to prior overtime work.
- Vacation - Select to indicate that this absence is for vacation / personal time off.
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| First Day is a Half Day
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Select to indicate that the first day of absence is a half day.
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| Last Day is a Half Day
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Select to indicate that the last day of absence is a half day.
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| Remarks
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Enter any relevant comments into this free-text field.
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Click
Save to save the absence request. It displays as a line item on the Absence Requests tab, where you can then edit, submit, or delete it.
