How-to
Configure exceptions for work from home
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Work from Home Exceptions allow you to override default settings or scheduled shifts for specific employees, dates, or roles—particularly useful for one-off cases, urgent assignments, or policy deviations.
Navigation path
Settings → Work from Home → Exceptions
Step-by-step instructions
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Access the Exceptions tab:
- Navigate to Settings → Work from Home → Exceptions.
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Add a new exception:
- Click the “Add Exception” button or equivalent.
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Fill in the exception details:
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Define the condition for the exception using:
- Attendance Date
- Department
- Designation
- Work Mode (e.g., switch from WFH to Office)
- Location
- Employee Name (if for a specific individual)
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Define the condition for the exception using:
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Choose the method of entry:
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Manual entry:
- Use dropdowns or type fields to select data.
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Import via bulk upload:
- Use the Import option to upload a pre-formatted sheet for multiple exceptions.
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Manual entry:
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Save the configuration:
- Click Save to apply changes.
- Overrides reflect immediately in the WFH calendar and attendance logic.
Note: Exception settings take priority over general rules or schedules and are helpful during shift reassignments, role changes, or urgent in-office requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What if an employee's work mode changes after WFH is scheduled?
You can update or override work modes using the Exceptions feature:
- Go to Settings → Work from Home → Exceptions.
- Click Add Exception.
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Enter the required details:
- Attendance Date
- Work Mode (change from WFH to Office or vice versa)
- Employee Name, Department, Location, etc.
- Click Save to apply.
=> For bulk updates, use the Import option to upload exception records via Excel.