Days off don't need an absence or a shift. If an employee isn't working on a given day, leave that day blank on the schedule. Only use Unpaid absence for time off the employee has formally requested, such as unpaid holiday or approved unpaid leave.
Adding an absence
Go to the Absences page under Schedule & Workforce and click Add absence in the top right.
Select the employee, absence type, and date(s).
Click Save
