Adding a Leave Type

Add a leave type, such as regular, casual, etc., and determine its nature, the maximum usage per year, and whether obtaining it requires prior permission or not. In addition to other settings.

 

• Note: Before you start, make sure to activate the Employee Attendance app in your account.

How to add a leave type

1. From the main menu, click on “Attendance“.
2. Click on “Settings“.
3. Click on the card labeled “Leave Types“.
4. Click on the button “New Leave Type“.
5. Enter the leave type information as follows:
   • Name: Enter the desired name
   • Color: Choose a color for the leave type from the available colors to distinguish it from other leave types
   • Description: Enter a description for the leave type as needed
   • Max Days Allowed Per Year: Determine the maximum number of days an employee can take off with this type during the year
   • Maximum Continuous Days Applicable: Determine the maximum number of days an employee can consecutively take off with this type
   • Applicable After: Define the period (in days) after which this type of leave can be applied to an employee, calculated from the employee’s joining date to the company
   • Needs permission: Check this box if permission is required to use this type of leave
   • Override weekend off days with leave: Click on this checkbox to replace weekend off days with the specified type of leave.
6. Click on the “Save” button.