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# Overview
The Time & Attendance module is the primary tool used by HR Managers and the Admin to manage, monitor, and enforce all aspects of employee work schedules, time-off requests, and physical presence at work. This module ensures accurate payroll processing and organizational coverage.
#### Core Functions & Sub-Modules
The module is structured to handle various requests and scheduling tools:
* Leave Requests: Manages all employee requests for planned time off.
* It tracks the Leave Type, Request Date, Start Date, Days requested, and the current Status of the request.
* Allows HR to search and filter requests by employee, leave type, and date range.
* Travel Requests (Implied): Manages formal requests for business travel and associated approvals.
* Shift Change Request (Implied): Facilitates and tracks employee requests to modify their assigned working schedules.
* Shift Scheduler (Implied): Provides the administrative tool for HR or management to create, assign, and publish employee schedules.
* Timesheet (Implied): Centralizes recorded work hours, breaks, and overtime data for payroll processing.
#### HR/Admin Focus
This module is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and compliance:
* **Accurate Leave Balance**: The system manages and deducts approved leave days, feeding accurate accrual information to Payroll.
* **Workforce Visibility**: Provides administrators with a clear view of who is scheduled, who is absent, and the status of all pending time-off requests.
* **Process Control:** Standardizes the process for requesting and approving time away from work (Leave, Travel, Shift Changes).
