The Leave Module allows you to create and configure leave types tailored to your company's requirements. This article covers how to access the Leave Types configuration, enable Singapore system leave types, and create or edit custom leave types.
Accessing Leave Types Configuration
Step 1: Click on
Step 2: Click on
Step 3: Click on the tab at the top. The Leave Types page will appear as shown below.
System Leave Types Settings
Note: This step is mandatory for companies operating in Singapore. System Leave Types are pre-configured leave types that comply with Singapore's Employment Act. Companies not operating in Singapore may skip this section. |
Step 4: Click the link at the top right of the page.
Step 5: A dialogue box will appear. Enable all applicable options for your company.
Additional configuration notes for specific leave types:
- For Sick Leave and Hospitalisation Leave: refer to the Sick Leave & Hospitalisation Leave guide for details on entitlement, opening balance, and adjustments.
- For Child Care Leave, Paternity Leave, and Extended Maternity Leave: you must first update the Child Details page before these leave types will function correctly.
Step 6: Click to save the configuration.
Creating a New Leave Type
Step 7: Click in the lower-left area of the page. A configuration window will appear.
Leave Type Name
Step 8: Enter a clear, descriptive name for the leave type. This name will appear throughout the system, including on employee leave applications and reports.
Colour Code
Step 9: Assign a colour to this leave type. The chosen colour will be used to represent this leave type on the Leave Calendar, making it easy to distinguish at a glance.
Entitlement and Calculation Mode
Step 10: Set the leave entitlement (number of days), the day-count basis, and the accrual mode.
| Setting | Option | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Days of Calculation | Calendar Days | Counts all days, including weekends and public holidays. |
| Days of Calculation | Working Days | Counts only the employee's scheduled working days. |
| Mode | Per Annum | Staff receive the full entitlement allocation for the year (e.g. 14 days of Annual Leave per year). |
| Mode | Per Incident | Staff receive the entitlement days for each individual leave application (e.g. 5 days per hospitalisation incident). |
Remarks
Step 11: (Optional) Enter a description or notes in the Remark field. This is useful for providing policy context or guidance that is visible to leave approvers and administrators.
Probationary Period
Step 12: The probationary period setting controls whether employees on probation can access this leave type. The probation duration is derived from the Staff Policy setup. When configured, employees still in their probationary period will be subject to the restrictions defined here.
Eligibility Filters
Step 13: Restrict this leave type by gender or marital status if it applies only to a specific group of employees (for example, Paternity Leave for married male employees).
You can also assign this leave type to specific individual employees only:
Additional Options
Step 14: (Optional) Configure any additional leave behaviour options relevant to this leave type, such as whether the leave requires attachment, allows half-day applications, or carries forward unused balance.
Save the New Leave Type
Step 15: Click to save the new leave type.
Configuring an Existing Leave Type
To edit a leave type that has already been created, follow these steps:
Step 1: On the Leave Types page, click the leave type you want to configure.
Step 2: The same configuration options described in the Creating a New Leave Type section above will appear. Make your changes as needed.
Step 3: Click to save your changes.