Absences made simply digital
Leave requests, sick notes, and special leave — all digital with an automatic leave account and one-click approval. No more Excel lists and email ping-pong.
* Informational notes based on statutory default values (ArbZG, MiLoG). Not legal advice. Collective-bargaining, company-specific and individual special arrangements must be reviewed on your own responsibility.
What sets Absences apart with Shiftdesk
Digital request flow
Employees submit leave requests directly in Shiftdesk. Managers approve or decline — all with a single click and automatic notification.
Automatic leave account
Shiftdesk calculates leave entitlement, days taken, and remaining days automatically. Remaining balances are shown transparently.
Sick leave tracking
Record sick notes with a start and end date. Shiftdesk detects absences automatically and accounts for them in shift scheduling.
Special leave & time off
Cover every type of absence: special leave (wedding, relocation), parental leave, educational leave, unpaid leave, and more.
Calendar overview
See at a glance who is away and when. The calendar view shows all absences color-coded by type (leave, sick, special leave).
Leave blackout periods
Block certain periods for leave (e.g., holiday season, inventory). Employees are warned automatically when submitting a request (Pro plan and up).
Ideal for these industries
Absences with Shiftdesk is especially suited for:
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