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# Most common absence types🚶‍♂️💼

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In the Spanish work environment, there are several **allowed absences** that employees can request depending on their personal or professional needs. Here are the **most common types**:

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### 1. **Temporary Incapacity (IT)** 🏥

When an employee is **ill or has had an accident**, it is considered **temporary incapacity**. The company must receive the sick note in order to manage the absence.

### 2. **Personal Matters** 🏠

These are **days off** to handle **non-urgent personal matters**. They are not regulated by law, but many companies offer this option.

### 3. **Maternity/Paternity Leave** 👶

This allows parents to be absent after the birth of a child. The duration varies depending on current legislation.

### 4. **Marriage Leave** 💍

The employee can be absent for a few days after their **wedding**, usually with pay.

### 5. **Leave for the Death of a Family Member** 💔

If a close family member dies, the worker is entitled to be absent **for several days** without losing pay.

### 6. **Moving Leave** 🏠📦

The worker can be absent to carry out a **move**. Generally, **one day** is granted for this procedure.

### 7. **Exam Leave** 📚

If the worker has an **official exam** or a training exam, they can request leave **to attend it** without losing pay.

### 8. **Blood Donation Leave** 🩸

The worker is entitled to be absent for **one day** to donate blood.

### 9. **Study Leave** 🎓

If a worker is studying, they can request **leave to attend classes** or exams related to their professional development.

### 10. **Leave of Absence** ✋

This is when a worker **temporarily suspends** their employment relationship to study, care for a family member, or for other personal reasons.

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### Why is it important to manage them well? 📅

Proper management of these absences ensures **efficient operations** and that **employees' rights** are respected. With **haddock HR**, **all these leave types are preconfigured** by default, and **you can create new absence types without limit** to adapt to your company's specific needs. Managing shifts and leave has never been easier! 🚀