Employment Type
Overview
Employment Type – Business Overview
Employment Type is a foundational setup record in Dafater that defines how people are engaged by your organization. It classifies employees based on the nature of their work arrangement, such as full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or any other category your business uses.
This simple classification plays a critical role in ensuring consistency, clarity, and accuracy across HR and people-related business processes.
What Employment Type Is Used For
Employment Type is used to:
- Clearly define the nature of an employee’s engagement with the organization
- Standardize how employees are categorized across departments
- Support fair and consistent application of HR policies
- Enable accurate reporting and workforce analysis
By using Employment Type, businesses can easily distinguish between different categories of workers and apply the correct rules, benefits, and expectations.
Prerequisites and Setup Requirements
Before using Employment Type effectively, the business should: - Define all employment categories relevant to the organization (for example: Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract, Intern) - Ensure alignment with internal HR policies and labor regulations - Agree on standard naming conventions to avoid confusion or duplication
Once set up, these categories become selectable options across HR processes.
Typical Workflow and Business Fit
Define Employment Types
HR or management sets up all required Employment Type records during initial system configuration.Assign During Employee Onboarding
When a new employee is added, an Employment Type is selected to reflect their working arrangement.Apply Policies and Rules
HR policies such as working hours, benefits eligibility, leave rules, and contract terms are aligned with the assigned Employment Type.Ongoing Reference
Employment Type continues to be used for reporting, audits, workforce planning, and decision-making.
Key Business Scenarios Where Employment Type Is Essential
- Employee Onboarding: Ensures new hires are correctly classified from day one
- Policy Application: Different employment categories may have different benefits or obligations
- Workforce Planning: Helps management understand the mix of permanent and non-permanent staff
- Compliance and Audits: Supports clear documentation of employment arrangements
- HR Reporting: Enables accurate analysis of headcount by employment category
Important Considerations for Users
- Keep Employment Types simple and clearly defined
- Avoid creating overlapping or ambiguous categories
- Review Employment Types periodically to reflect changes in business strategy or labor laws
- Ensure consistent use across all departments to maintain data accuracy
In summary, Employment Type is a small but essential setup element in Dafater that brings structure, clarity, and consistency to how your organization manages and understands its workforce.
Basic Information
- Module: HR
- Document Type: Setup
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| employeetypename | Employment Type | Data | ✓ | - | Defines employee engagement category used across Dafater HR processes |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR User | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| HR Manager | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Salary Structure Assignment | Linked from | Payroll |
| Employee | Linked from | Setup |
| Employee Attendance Tool | Linked from | HR |
| Job Opening | Linked from | HR |
| Leave Control Panel | Linked from | HR |
| Shift Assignment Tool | Linked from | HR |