Absence Requests Tab

This topic describes the fields and definitions on the Absence Requests tab of the Absence workspace.

Absence Requests Tab

Field Description
First Day of Absence

This field shows the first day of the absence request period in this request.

This field is editable only when you are creating a new absence request. Click the calendar icon in the field to select a date.

1/2 Day Select this check box if the first day of the absence request period is a half-day.
Last Day of Absence In this field, specify the last day of the absence request period. Click the calendar icon in the field to select a date.
1/2 Day Select this check box if the last day of the absence request period is a half-day.
Duration In this field, enter the total number of calendar days spanned by the absence request period.
Working Days This field displays the number of working days spanned by the absence request period.
Absence Type Select the applicable absence type from the drop-down list. The system administrator can configure the list of available options. For example, the drop-down list could include the following absence types:
  • Illness
  • Time in Lieu
  • Vacation

This is a required field.

Remarks Enter any additional remarks in this field.
Submitted This check box is selected if the current absence request line has been submitted.
Approved This check box is selected if the current absence request line has been approved.
Rejected This check box is selected if the current absence request line has been rejected.