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:

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.

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! 🚀

Updated on: 23/04/2026