Enter Absence Category

Explanation

Use this activity to enter absence categories. The absence category is used to categorize absence wage codes to simplify queries, and support the process of producing statistics. It is also used in the work time compliance calculation to define whether the time registered with connected absence wage codes should be calculated as absence or as work time. 

The following standard categories are available in the system:

You are free to supplement the list with the categories you need.

Prerequisites

None.

System Effects

By utilizing the absence categories, you extend the possibility to perform complex queries in the overview pages where the absence category field is present. You also define the method of calculating registered absences in the work time compliance analyses.