Creating leave types

Administrators can set up leave types so that resources can select the type of leave they are requesting. Leave types are not required.

  1. Select Absence Management > Set Up > Leave of Absence > Leave Types.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Effective Date
    The date that this leave type is effective.
    Leave Type
    Specify a code for the leave type.
    Description
    Specify a description for the leave type.
    Relationship To Organization

    Specify the Relationship To Organization of the resources that will use this Leave Type. This is only required if the Relationship Status is specified.

    Relationship Status

    Specify the Relationship Status that will be used to update the resource when the Leave of Absence begins. If left blank, the Relationship Status of the resource will not change when the Leave of Absence begins.

    Return Relationship Status When Leave Is Completed

    Select the check box to enable changing the Relationship Status of the resource through the Complete Leave form. The Relationship Status in the Complete Leave form is the resource's previous Relationship Status before begin leave by default. If the check box is cleared, the Relationship Status of the resource will not change when the Leave of Absence is completed.

    Active
    The leave type is active by default. Clear the box to inactive it.
  4. Click Save.