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If the Day was selected as the time registration unit, in the Starting Date and Ending Date columns, specify the start and end dates of each absence. If
If the absence was associated with the work time type for which the Unpaid Time check box is selected on the HR and Payroll > See also > Work Time Types form, then the number of days specified as the absences will be deducted from the employee's length of service when calculating employee's vacations, benefits, and final pay.
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