Managing Employee Absences: Types, Rights and How to Organize Them
Managing employee absences is one of the most time-consuming HR tasks. Each type has its own legal rules, and getting them wrong can have consequences.
Types of absences
Annual vacation. Minimum 30 natural days per year. Non-waivable with 2-month notice.
Sick leave. For common illness or workplace accident. Maximum 365 days, extendable by 180.
Maternity/paternity. 16 weeks per parent, first 6 mandatory and uninterrupted.
Paid leave. Marriage (15 days), bereavement (2-4 days), moving (1 day) and others per agreement.
Impact on time tracking
Each absence affects annual hour calculations. Your system must correctly reflect these to keep the count accurate. With RegulaKit you manage all absence types from one platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of absence must be managed?
Vacation, sick leave (IT), paid leave, unpaid leave, maternity/paternity and reduced working hours.
How is an absence justified?
With the relevant official document: medical certificate, civil registry record, family book, court summons, etc.
What if an employee does not justify an absence?
It counts as unjustified absence. It is a breach and may be sanctioned per the agreement, including dismissal after repeated cases.