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In this release, you can configure the Hours Distribution Accrual Benefit Accrual work rule (Setup > Work Rules > Benefit Accrual > Hours Distribution) to include additional hours-based earnings when calculating an employee's benefit accrual. For example, if employees are permitted to take 40 hours of paid sick leave each year, you can configure the Hours Distribution Accrual work rule to include the Sick Accrual Earning Type. This ensures that employees accrue vacation time when they were out sick.
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