Leave Policies
Set up and manage the rules that control employee leave, including balances, accruals, and how requests are handled.
Can employees view their leave policy details?
Yes, employees can view their leave policy details in Day Off, including balance, accruals, carryover, adjustments, and used leave, from…
Can I set carryover rules for unused leave?
Learn how to set carryover rules for unused leave in Day Off: allow full or limited carryover, set expiry dates, and adjust balances for…
How do accrual rules work in a leave policy?
Learn how accrual rules work in a Day Off leave policy, how to configure them, and how admins and employees can view and adjust accrued…
How do I create a leave policy?
Learn how to create a leave policy in Day Off: name it, add leave types, set balances, rules, accruals, and carryover, then assign it.
How do I edit or update an existing leave policy?
Learn how to edit or update an existing leave policy in Day Off, from enabling leave types to changing balances, restrictions, accruals…
How do I set a request period for leave requests?
Learn how to set a request period in Day Off to control the minimum and maximum days or hours employees can ask for in a single leave…
How to Allow Compensation for a Leave Type?
Learn how to allow compensation (Comp Off) for a leave type in Day Off, so employees earn extra leave for extra hours, weekends, or…
How to Create a Leave Type with No Balance
Create a leave type with no balance in Day Off by enabling Unlimited balance in a leave policy. Follow these steps and see how it looks to…
How to require a mandatory comment or reason when submitting a leave request?
Learn how to require a mandatory comment or reason for leave requests in Day Off, what employees see, and how approvers review the reason.
How to set a negative balance for leave?
Learn how to set a negative balance for leave in Day Off, so employees can take time off in advance, with unlimited or limited negative…
How to set a notice period for leave requests?
Learn how to set a notice period for leave requests in Day Off, what employees see when it is not met, and how admins can override it for…
Is it possible to set probation period rules for leave?
Learn how to set probation period rules for leave in Day Off, so new hires can use their balance only after a set time, and how admins can…
What is a leave policy and how does it work in Day Off?
A leave policy in Day Off sets clear rules for each type of leave, like vacation or sick leave, and controls how employees request and use…
What is the Difference Between a Leave Policy and a Leave Type?
Learn the difference between a leave policy and a leave type in Day Off: types define what leave employees take, policies define how it…
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