Define Absence Periods
Explanation
This activity is used to define periods for absence. Absence periods are used
in combination with functions defined in the Absence Functions window
so that the absence registered by an employee can be divided into sub periods.
Note: Absence periods defined using this activity are used to create sub
periods for absence groups as well as absence types.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
System Effects
There are no system effects.
Window
Absence
Configuration/Absence Period Definition
Related Window Descriptions
Absence Configuration/Absence
Period Definition
Procedure
- Open the Absence Configuration window.
- When you select the Absence Configuration node in the navigator,
the Absence Period Definition tab will be enabled in the right
pane of the window. Create a new record.
- In the Absence Period Type field, enter the name of the absence sub
category or period.
- In the Period Type Description field, enter the description of the
absence period.
- Select the Display Period Type Description check box if you want
the description to be used instead of the absence period type when an employee's
absence is divided into periods.
- In the Report Value field, enter the description of the period that
should be used in printouts.
- Select the Display Report Value check box if you want the information
wage codes linked to the absence period in the Absence Period Mapping
dialog box to be used in printouts.