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Last Updated: 2026-07-10
Absence for Administrators - Course Manual

Absence for Administrators - Course Manual

Welcome to the Absence for Administrators course manual, where you can learn how to:
  • Differentiate between time off and leave of absence.
  • Configure a time off plan and its components.
  • Build calculations through the calculation engine to meet time off plan requirements.
  • Manage time off, including overrides, adjustments, and corrections.
  • Configure leave of absence types.
  • Build calculations using calculated fields to meet leave of absence requirements.
  • Configure leave type segment security.
  • Manage leaves of absence.
  • Identify absence management business processes.
  • View absence-related information using standard and custom reports.
  • Access absence-related dashboards and calendars to view time off information.
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