In absence.io, each absence type (e.g. vacation, sick leave, home office) can be customized with various settings. Below is a clear overview of all available toggle options – including explanations and practical examples.
✅ Approval & Requirements
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Needs to be approved (by Approver or Department Lead)Requires full daysRequires a substituteRequires documentation (e.g. doctors note)📅 Allowances & Working Hours
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Subtracts from an allowance (e.g. vacation)Hourly leave (min. 15 minutes)Counts as remote work. Work time must be trackedReturns vacation days that were deducted due to mandatory leave (e.g. in case of sickness)⛔ Restrictions
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Limit the number of absences of this type on any given dayPrevent individual consecutive absences of this type👀 Visibility & Communication
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Visible to all users in the company calendar (otherwise greyed out)Display warning for absences requested on short noticeShow input field "Doctor's appointment date👤 Permissions & Roles
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Only admin roles (Owner / Admin / HR) can create absences of this leave typeUser roles cannot update or delete absences of this leave typeUser roles cannot create, edit or delete absences of this leave type in the pastAllows overlapping with other absencesIMPORTANT!
📌 Note:
These settings are managed per absence type and help you structure approval processes, visibility, and automation according to your organization’s needs.
Enjoy customizing your absence types!
Your team at absence.io 💙