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# 🛫 Create a new absence shift

To create an absence shift in haddock HR, follow these steps:

1. **Go to the Shifts menu** 📋: In the main haddock HR interface, open the menu and select **“Shifts”**.
2. **Click “+” to add a shift** ➕: Click the **“+”** button on the Shifts screen to start creating a new shift.
3. **Fill in the creation form** ✏️: Complete the details for the new absence shift:

  - Enter the **absence shift name** (for example, “Holiday”, “Leave”, etc.).
  - Select a **color** 🎨 so it is easy to identify in the schedule.
  - Choose which **day types** the shift applies to (for example, only working days or all days) 📅.
  - ⚠️ **Very important:** In the **“Shift type”** drop-down, select **“Absence”** 🛑 so haddock HR correctly recognizes it as an absence shift.

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That's it! Your new absence shift is now created and ready to use. 😊

Feel free to use custom absence shifts to better reflect your organization's reality! 🚀