This article explains how the "Is Half Day" shift setting determines salary deductions for absenteeism and leave deductions based on whether the deduction is configured as half day (0.5) or full day (1.0).
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For steps on how to set up a shift, refer here: Creating Shift Template
What is "Is Half Day" function
When setting up a shift, the "Is Half Day" option will appear as part of the shift template. This button appears in Normal, Semi-Flexible, and Flexible shift types.

- Is absent
- Applies for leave
Example
A) Scenario - Half Day Shift that deducts absenteeism and leave as full day (1.0)
- Shift type: Normal, "Is Half Day"
- Absent: Deduct full day
- Leave: Deduct full day

Result
Absent
The attendance record for 1 July is marked as Absent.

The system deducts 1 day from the employee's salary.

Leave
The leave request is calculated as 1 day.

Once approved, 1 day is deducted from the employee's leave balance.

B) Scenario - Half Day Shift that deducts absenteeism and leave as half day (0.5)
- Shift type: Normal, "Is Half Day"
- Absent: Deduct half day
- Leave: Deduct half day

Result
Absent
The attendance record for 3 July is marked as Absent.

The system deducts 0.5 day from the employee's salary.

Leave
The leave request is calculated as 0.5 day.

Once approved, 0.5 day is deducted from the employee's leave balance.

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