An ABSENCE pattern contains a predefined set of rules that you can use as a STARTING point to create an absence type. The pattern that you select determines whether special fields appear on the absence type pages, as well as the options available to display and process VARIOUS aspects of absence recording. For EXAMPLE, the Illness or INJURY pattern displays a field that enables you to select whether the absence type applies for childbirth or adoption placement.

Following are the three patterns available in Fusion Absence Management:

• Illness or injury
• Childbirth or placement
• Generic absence

An absence pattern contains a predefined set of rules that you can use as a starting point to create an absence type. The pattern that you select determines whether special fields appear on the absence type pages, as well as the options available to display and process various aspects of absence recording. For example, the Illness or injury pattern displays a field that enables you to select whether the absence type applies for childbirth or adoption placement.

Following are the three patterns available in Fusion Absence Management: