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Set up and use custom absence types

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Summary

In Sage 50 Payroll, you can create up to nine custom absence types for absences that aren't covered by the default absence reasons. For example, day release for college or unpaid leave.

Resolution

Set up a custom absence type
  1. Click Company, then click Settings.
  2. Click the Absence tab then, under Customer Absence Reasons, click one of the Description boxes.
  3. Enter a description, for example, Day Release.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each custom absence you want to set up.
  5. Click OK.

Enter a custom absence using Diary Entry
  1. Double-click the required employee, then click the Absence tab.
  2. Click Diary Entry then, from the Absence Type drop-down list, choose Custom Absences.
  3. From the second Absence Type drop-down list, choose the required absence type.
  4. From the From drop-down list, choose AM or PM then, in the From date box, enter the required date.
  5. From the To drop-down list, choose AM or PM then, in the To date box, enter the required date.

    To enter a half day, choose AM for both or PM for both From and To drop-down lists.
  6. If required, enter absence details in the Comment box, then click OK.
  7. Click Save, then click Close.

Enter a custom absence using click and drag
  1. Double-click the required employee, then click the Absence tab.
  2. Click and drag to select the required dates, then right-click the selected dates.
  3. Choose Custom Absence Types, then choose the required absence type.
  4. Choose the absence length then, if required, enter absence details in the Comments box.
  5. Click OK, then click Save.
  6. Click Close.

 

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