Assign sick leave with no end date (indefinite) 🩺🗓️

In this guide you will see how to leave sick leave without an end date by assigning it through a shift pattern for absences. The pattern will repeat automatically until you stop it.

1) Create the absence shift pattern (IT) ⚙️

1. Go to Shifts → Shift patterns and click New pattern.
2. In the creation pop-up, use the left-hand filter for the Absence type.
3. In the shift list, click *IT* (the absence you will use for the sick leave).
4. Select all 7 days of the pattern (Monday to Sunday).
5. On any of those 7 days, right-click → Paste shifts so that the IT absence is set for the entire week.
6. Save the pattern with the name IT (or whatever you prefer).

Tip: the weekly pattern will make it easier for the absence to remain indefinitely once assigned.

2) Assign the pattern to the employee and leave it without an end date 👤➕

1. Go to Employees, and select the employee in question.
2. Open the employee's Shift patterns tab and click ➕ Add.
3. Choose the IT pattern and set the Start date (the first day of sick leave).
4. Leave the End date blank so that the leave is indefinite.
5. Click Save.

If your workplace requires an end date, you can enter an estimated one and adjust it later.

3) Verify the assignment in the plan ✅

1. Open the Plan.
2. Click Schedule (blue button) so the system applies the patterns.
3. You will see that the IT absence is scheduled for every day starting from the start date.

4) How to end the sick leave later 🛑

• When you have the return-to-work date, go back to Employees → Shift patterns and edit the IT assignment:

• Add an End date (last included day) and save.
• Alternatively, delete the IT pattern assignment and assign the employee's usual pattern.
• Open the Plan and click Verify to reflect the changes.

Frequently asked questions ❓

Can I use a different pattern that is not weekly?

Yes. You can create a pattern with whatever structure you need; the key is to leave it without an end date when assigning it.

Do I need special permissions?

Yes, you need edit permissions for employees, patterns, and the plan.

Updated on: 23/04/2026