Create an Absence Request

Use these steps to create an absence request.

To create an absence request:

1. Under the Self Service menu section, go to Absence workspace > Absence Requests subtab.
2. Click Add Absence Request....
3. In the wizard that displays:
   1. In the Absence Type field, select an absence type from the dropdown list. This is a required field.
   2. If you are registering absence in hours:
      1. In the Starting Date field, specify the first date of the absence period.
      2. If the date you specified is not a full day absence, clear the Full Day checkbox.
      3. In the Hours field that displays, specify the number of hours of absence on the first day.
      4. In the Ending Date field, specify the last day of the absence period.
      5. If the date you specified is not a full day absence, clear the Full Day checkbox.
      6. In the Hours field that displays, specify the number of hours of absence on the last day.
   3. If you are registering absence in days:
      1. In the Starting Date field, specify the first date of the absence period.
      2. If the date you specified is a half-day, select the Half Day checkbox.
      3. In the Ending Date field, specify the last day of the absence period.
      4. If the date you specified is a half-day, select the Half Day checkbox.
   4. Enter additional remarks if needed.
4. Click Create.