Absence Entitlements & Takes
Overview
Absence entitlement elements build balances such as annual leave or sick leave. Take elements consume those balances during absence processing and may feed payroll for payment or reduction logic.
Lifecycle
How They Interact With Calendars
Absence calendars usually run before payroll calendars. The absence run updates balances and creates data that payroll can reference through target calendar linkage.
Key Configuration Areas
| Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Entitlement rule | Defines accrual frequency and amount |
| Take rule | Controls how usage is calculated and validated |
| Supporting elements | Adds schedules, rates, and formula logic |
| Calendar linkage | Ensures absence results are available to payroll |
Key Takeaways
- Entitlements build balances; takes consume them.
- Target calendar linkage is central when absence affects payroll.
- Sequence absence processing before payroll when the payroll run depends on absence results.