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

1. Open the Absence Configuration window.
2. 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.
3. In the Absence Period Type field, enter the name of the absence sub category or period.
4. In the Period Type Description field, enter the description of the absence period.
5. 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.
6. In the Report Value field, enter the description of the period that should be used in printouts.
7. 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.