Create an Absence Request

Use these steps to create an absence request.

To create an absence request, complete the following steps:

1. In the Actions drop-down list, click to create an absence request. The fields under Selected Absence Request become editable.
2. In the First Day of Absence field, specify the first date of the absence period.
3. In the First Day is Half Day field, select Yes from the drop-down list if the date you specified is a half day, or No if it is not.
4. In the Absence Type field, select the absence type.
   Note: The values listed here are set by your company. Absence types are configureable in Maconomy. Sample values include:

   • Illness - Select to indicate that this absence is due to an illness.
   • 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.
5. In the Results field, enter any relevant comments into this free-text field.
6. In the Duration field, enter the duration of this absence period.
7. In the Last Day of Absence field, specify the last day of the absence period.
8. In the Last Day is Half Day field, select Yes from the drop-down list if the date you specified is a half day, or No if it is not.
9. 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.