How to enter a Public Holiday

How to enter a Public Holiday

Use this process to add public holiday events to the JobBag calendar so they are reflected correctly in payroll and employee records.

How to access Public Holidays

You can access and create an Event using either a web browser or via the desktop application.

🌐 Web Browser

1. Open your preferred browser

   Enter or paste your database URL (e.g.): https://yourdatabasename.myjobbag.com.au

   At the login screen, enter:

   • Username
   • Password
2. Navigate to: The side bar > Task and Timesheets > Create Button (top left) > Public Holiday

💻 Desktop

If you’re using the desktop version of JobBag:

• Navigate to: JobBag menu > Active Diary (JBX) > Create Button (Top Left) > Select Public Holiday
• Navigate to: JobBag menu > Active Diary > Right click > Create Event Entry > Public Holiday

Note: Diary and Events Privilege: Create and modify privilege needs to be switch on.

Creating Public Holiday

You can create a Public Holiday in JBX from the Calendar View or Task List View

1. Using the Create Button

• Click Create Button > Select Public Holiday
• Fill in the event details and click Save

Creating Public Holiday (Desktop)

1. Open the Active Diary

Navigate to: JobBag > Active Diary

2. Create Event Entry

Right-click on the day of the public holiday in the diary, then select: Create Event Entry

Two Ways to Manage Public Holidays

✅ Option 1: Enter Before Each Pay Period

• Create the public holiday before the relevant pay period
• Ensure all new starters are added to the Address Book beforehand

✅ Option 2: Enter for the Full Year (with Deferred Approval)

• Enter all holidays for the year in advance

  Do not tick “Leave is Approved” until the pay period starts

  At the start of the pay period:

  • Edit the event
  • Add new employees (who were added to JobBag since the original event)
  • Remove resigned staff

FAQ

What if can't see the Public Holiday event to select?

Note: Diary and Events Privilege: Create and modify privilege needs to be switch on