How to Set Up and Manage Employee Leave Policies in Zoho People?

How to Set Up and Manage Employee Leave Policies in Zoho People?


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Zoho People allows you to create flexible leave policies that align with your company’s HR practices and local regulations.

Steps to Set Up Leave Policies:

  1. Go to Setup > Leave Settings > Leave Types

    • Click + Add Leave Type (e.g., Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Earned Leave).

    • Define rules like:

      • Accrual frequency (monthly, yearly)

      • Carry forward limits

      • Loss of pay conditions

      • Maximum usage per month/year

  2. Create Leave Policies:

    • Go to Leave Settings > Leave Policy.

    • Click + Add Leave Policy.

    • Assign:

      • Leave types

      • Region or department-based variations

      • Eligibility criteria (e.g., after probation)

  3. Assign to Employees:

    • While adding or editing an employee, go to their Leave Settings tab.

    • Assign the correct policy based on location, department, or grade.

  4. Employees Apply for Leave:

    • Employees go to Self-Service > Leave.

    • They can view balances, apply for leave, and track approvals.

  5. Manager/HR Approvals:

    • Approvers receive notifications.

    • They can approve, reject, or reschedule requests from their dashboard or mobile app.

Reports:

  • Navigate to Reports > Leave Reports to track:

    • Leave balance summaries

    • Usage trends

    • Department-wise leave patterns

Why It Matters:
Proper leave setup ensures compliance, transparency, and avoids payroll discrepancies.