| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Illness or injury related to work |
| 2 | Illness or injury not related to work |
| 3 | Strike or stay-away |
| 4 | Bad weather |
| 5 | Problems with transport |
| 6 | Vacation, leave |
| 7 | Study or training leave |
| 8 | Maternity or paternity leave |
| 9 | Off-season activity |
| 10 | Unrest (violence) |
| 11 | Temporarily laid off/reduction in economic activity |
| 12 | Other reason |