Leave and Availability

Leave and availability are related, but they solve different planning problems:

• Leave: records approved time away from work.
• Availability: records when someone is generally available or unavailable for rostering.

Using both helps teams avoid shift conflicts, reduce manual corrections, and keep roster decisions consistent.

When to use each

• Use leave for annual leave, personal leave, and other approved absences.
• Use availability for recurring restrictions such as study, second jobs, or childcare commitments.
• Use both when a staff member has regular limits plus specific time-off requests.

Why this matters for casual staffing

For casual teams, availability is often a key planning input. Keeping availability current lets roster managers quickly identify who can pick up shifts without over-contacting unavailable staff.

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