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How to record absences from the schedule?

Easily record your employees’ absences directly in the Combo schedule, even when shifts are already planned or multiple absences overlap.

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How to record an absence from the schedule?

From Schedule > Employee/Month view:

  • Click on the desired slot

  • Select New absence

  • Enter:

    • The type of absence (vacation, sick leave, training, etc.)

    • The relevant period (date and/or time slot)

    • A note (optional)

  • Click Save


What happens if a shift is already scheduled?

If an employee had a shift planned on the day of their absence, you can choose to:

  • Delete the shift

  • Unassign the employee from the shift

  • Keep the shift (it remains visible in the schedule, but the absence takes priority)


What if the absence falls on a rest day?

  • If the absence only covers rest days → no impact on payroll (0 hours deducted).

  • If an absence covers both working days and rest days:

    • Working days are counted in payroll.

    • Rest days are not deducted.

🔎 Example: Abby has a 35h contract (5 days/week). An absence of 4 days is recorded, but she only works 3 days that week:

  • 2 days are counted in payroll.

  • 2 days fall on rest days and are not deducted.

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