# Attendance Category
Attendance Category classifies the type of workday — such as Onsite, Remote, Workshop, or Field Work. Categories appear on attendance entry screens and reports when category-based attendance is enabled in HR Settings.
Overview & List View
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Record ID. |
| Name | Category name. |
| Description | Brief description. |
List row actions
| **Action** | **Available when** |
|------------|-------------------|
| Edit | All |
| Delete | All |
| View | All |
Quick Start
1. Enable category-based attendance
Go to HR Settings → enable Enable Category-based Attendance.
2. Create categories
Go to HRMS → Masters → Attendance Category → New.
3. Fill in details
Enter Name and Description, then click Save.
4. Use on attendance
The Category column appears on the Day Attendance Form and Employee Attendance screen.
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Category name (e.g. Onsite, Remote, Workshop). |
| Description | Purpose or usage notes. |
Actions & Status
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Edit | Opens for editing. |
| Delete | Permanently removes the category. |
| Suspend | Deactivates the category. |
| Activate | Reactivates a suspended category. |
| Print | Prints details. |
Usage Examples
| **Category** | **Typical use** |
|--------------|-----------------|
| Onsite | Employee worked at the office or client site. |
| Remote | Work from home or remote location. |
| Workshop | Attending a training or workshop. |
| Field Work | On-site field visit or service call. |
Categories can be linked to allowance rules in payroll — for example, a food allowance applied only when category = Onsite.
FAQ
Why don't I see the Category column on attendance?
Enable Enable Category-based Attendance in HR Settings first.
Can one category be mandatory on check-in?
When category-based attendance is enabled, HR can require category selection on daily attendance and mobile entry per company policy.
Does category affect payroll?
Yes — allowance rules in payroll can filter by attendance category (for example food allowance only when category is Onsite).
Can I suspend a category?
Yes. Suspended categories are hidden from new attendance marks but remain on historical rows.
How is category different from project on attendance?
Category describes work mode (onsite, remote, field). Project links attendance to a Project for project-wise reporting — enable each separately in HR Settings.