How do I create or edit absence types?
Define how each absence can be requested in My company › Absences.
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On the web
Open a type
In My company Open in Kinmu , open Absences and select Add a new absence type. To change a custom type, use its menu and Edit absence type. The editor opens.
Name and identify it
Fill in Name, choose Identifying colour and, optionally, Identifying emoji. The form shows the type’s identity.
Set the request rules
Choose Full day or By hours in Request format. Set Notice, Absence type and Requires approval. If you enable Has a usage limit?, set Usage limit. The summary describes the request rules.
Save the type
Select Save changes. The type appears in the updated absence list.
If you don’t see it
- Your company needs the absences extension and you need Manager or Global Admin. Some built-in types open their own settings section.
Common questions
Why is an approval switch disabled?
Some built-in types have a fixed approval rule. Read the explanation shown beside that control.
Can I request an absence by the hour?
Yes, if that type uses By hours as its request format.
Result
The type appears in the updated absence list.
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