Time Off Management Deep Dive
Configure and manage employee leave/vacation.
Time Off Policies
Creating a Policy
- Go to Settings → Time Off → Policies
- Click Add Policy
- Configure:
- Policy name (e.g., "Annual Leave")
- Paid/Unpaid
- Requires approval
- Accrual rules (if applicable)
- Save
Default Policies
| Policy | Days | Paid | Accrual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 20 | ✅ | Monthly |
| Sick Leave | 10 | ✅ | Yearly |
| Personal Leave | 5 | ✅ | Yearly |
| Unpaid Leave | ∞ | ❌ | None |
| Maternity | 90 | ✅ | None |
| Paternity | 14 | ✅ | None |
Requesting Time Off
- Go to Time Off → Request
- Select policy
- Choose dates (start/end)
- Add description (optional)
- Submit for approval
Approval Process
Calendar View
Time off is displayed:
- On the organization calendar
- In employee schedules
- On the team dashboard
- As blocked time slots
Balance Tracking
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Balance | Days remaining this year |
| Used | Days taken |
| Pending | Awaiting approval |
| Carry Over | Days from previous year |
| Accrual Rate | Days earned per month |
Related Pages
- Holiday Management — company holidays
- Employee Availability — availability
- Timesheet Approval — approvals