Configuring Time Off Groups

  1. Open the Time Off Group Parameters form.
  2. Specify this information:
    Time Off Group ID
    Specify a name for the time off group.
    Description
    Specify a description.
  3. In the lower grid, click Add Record to add absence codes for this time off group. For each added absence code, specify or review this information:
    Absence Code
    Specify the absence code.
    Annual Hours Allowed
    Specify the number of absence hours that can be accrued in a year.
    Absence Tracking Method
    Select Deduction or Accrual.
    Note: The new location of absence tracking method field allows groups with absence codes to have multiple tracking methods.
    Validation Type
    Specify Warning or Error.
    Allow Carry Forward
    This field is read only and indicates whether unused hours can be carried into the next year.
    Maximum Carry Forward
    The maximum number of hours that can be carried into the next year is displayed.
    Increment Type
    The frequency at which hours are accrued is displayed. This field is only displayed if Accrual is specified as the absence tracking method.
    Accrual Value
    The number of hours accrued after each increment.
  4. Click Save.
Parent topic: Overviews and Procedures
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