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title: Configure an employee relations allegation type
description: Create allegation types and subtypes to help provide details on an employee relations case.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Employee relations allegation types and subtypes, Configuring Employee Relations, Employee Relations, Case and Knowledge Management, HR Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
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# Configure an employee relations allegation type

Create allegation types and subtypes to help provide details on an employee relations case.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_hr\_er.config\_manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Employee Relations** > **Administration** > **Allegation Types**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

<table id="table_ejp_xfy_zkb"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Name

</td><td>

Description of an allegation. An allegation is a high-level category and allegation subtypes can provide details of the allegation.

 For example, harassment can be an allegation. Subtypes can be:

-   **Bullying**
-   **Insubordination**
-   **Profanity**


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>4.  Select **Save**.

    The Allegation Subtypes related list appears.

5.  Select **New**.

6.  On the form, fill in the fields.

<table id="table_npl_jgy_zkb"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Name

</td><td>

Description of the allegation subtype. Subtypes help define the allegation type.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Allegation type

</td><td>

Description of an allegation subtype.For example, harassment can be an allegation. Subtypes can be:

-   **Bullying**
-   **Insubordination**
-   **Profanity**


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>7.  Select **Update**.