Who this is for: System administrators. Requires 'Users' permission.
Overview:
This guide explains how to update absence type permissions for individual users, controlling visibility of absence records based on user relationships.
How Absence Type Permissions Work:
Permissions determine who can view absence records (e.g., own absences, reportees, or others). Settings at User level override Template and Global levels.
How to Set Up Absence Type Permissions at User Level:
- Navigate to Admin Tools > Admin Panel.
- In the left panel, select Users > User Overview.
- Find the user using the search filter or browse the list.
- Click Edit next to the user.
- Select the Absence Types tab.
- Locate the absence type (use search if needed) and click Edit.
- Under Permissions, configure settings for:
- My items: User’s own absences.
- Reportees: Absences of their direct reports.
- Others: Absences of other users.
- Click Save User at the top right.
Additional Information:
- Key terms:
- My items: User’s own absence records.
- Reportees: Absences of employees the user approves.
- Others: Absences of unrelated users.
- Prerequisites: 'Users' permission required.
- Tip: Hover over the ( i ) icon for permission details.
- Reminder: User-level settings override Template and Global levels.
- Search tip: Use the platform’s search function to quickly find features.