This validation rule will check if a worktime overlaps with an absence. The overlapping absence must not be rejected.
🛠️ How to set up the rule
Click on Management in the main menu.
Go to Settings.
Click on Planning Validation Rules.
In the top-right corner, click the green “Add” button.
Select the desired rule, in this case “Scheduled during an absence”.
💡 How to fill in all fields correctly?
➤ Choose a title and description
Title:
Give the rule a recognizable name, for example:
“Scheduled during absence”Description:
Add a short explanation of why this rule is being set.
For example:
“Students may not be scheduled during their absences.”
➤ Select the correct employment types
Under the “Employment Types” field, you’ll see a list of all available types within your organization.
By default, all types are selected.
Deselect the types that this rule should not apply to.
For example: if the rule only applies to flexi-job workers, uncheck the other types.
⏱️ How to recognize a warning in the planning:
At the top of the planning, a yellow dot will appear in the bell icon (notifications).
Click on the bell to open the notification.
You will see a list of employees who do not comply with the set rule, including details about the violation (e.g., too few or too many scheduled hours).
💡 Tip: Click on the notification to quickly navigate to the relevant employee or error in the planning and make the necessary adjustments.