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As an admin, how do I create a leave policy in Asanify?

In this article, we will go through the steps on how an admin may create a new Leave policy on Asanify with all the necessary information

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Written by Priyom Sarkar
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Asanify allows you to create detailed leave policies customized to your company’s needs.

Step 1: Navigate to Leave Policies

  • From the Dashboard, click on the Leave dropdown

  • Go to the Policies tab

  • Click on the + Create Policy button

Step 2: Basic Policy Details

Fill in the basic details to get started:

  • Policy Name: Name of the leave policy

  • Description: Describe who this policy applies to and any relevant notes

  • Leave Type: Select a leave type (e.g., Sick Leave, Casual Leave). This defines the customization options available

  • Effective Date: Date from which leave starts accruing (if no waiting period)

  • Encashable: Specify if leaves can be converted to monetary value

Step 3: Accrual Settings

Configure how leaves accrue over time:

  • Accrual Method: Define when during the period leaves are credited (Throughout Every Period/Unlimited)

  • Total per Year: Number of leaves allotted per year

  • Accrual Frequency: The interval at which leaves are credited (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually)

  • Does accrual happen at the beginning or at the end of the period?: Determines whether accrual happens at the beginning or end of each period

  • Is Accrual Reset?: Whether leave balances reset at year-end

  • Waiting Period: Period after which new employees start getting leaves

  • Max. Balance Days: Maximum balance allowed in leave account at any point

  • Do you want the leaves to be accrued on pro rata basis?: If Yes, pro-rata leaves are granted based on the employee’s Date of Joining

  • You can click on "Preview Accrual Dates" to see the exact dates when leaves will be accrued.

  • You can also use AI to set Accrual Rules. Just describe the rules in plain English and the system will auto-fill the data.

Step 4: Leave Reset Rules

Configure how and when leave balances should reset:

  • How often should reset happen?: Leave balances reset on the chosen frequency to a defined value(e.g. - monthly, quarterly, annually etc)

  • What is the start month of the reset cycle?: This determines the reset cycle duration (e.g., Jan–Dec)

  • Does reset happen at the beginning or end of the period?: Choose whether reset occurs at the start or end of the reset cycle

  • How many days of leaves can be carried forward after every reset?: Set the Max Carry Days allowed post-reset

  • Should leave application be allowed for a future reset cycle?: If yes, employees can apply for leaves in the next cycle even before it starts

  • You can click on "Preview Reset Dates" to view the exact dates on which the reset happens.

  • You can also use AI to set Reset Rules. Just describe the rules in plain English and the system will auto-fill the data.

Step 5: Leave Application Constraints

These settings control how employees can request and apply for leaves:

  • Advance Notice Requirement: If yes, specify the minimum number of days before the leave start date

  • Half-Day Leaves: If allowed, half days wouldn't be counted as leave.

  • Quarter-Day Leaves: If allowed, quarter days wouldn't be counted as leave.

  • Maximum Consecutive Leaves: Define the max number of days that can be applied in one go for this leave type

  • Exclude Holidays from Leave Count: If enabled, any company holidays falling within leave dates will not count as leave days

  • Exclude Weekends from Leave Count: If enabled, weekends (based on your attendance policy) are excluded from the leave count

  • Allow Negative Leave Balance: If yes, employees can apply for leave even without sufficient balance. These requests go for manager approval

  • Leave Type Conflicts - This leave cannot be applied together with: Choose incompatible leave types that cannot be applied in succession with this one

  • You can also use AI to set Application Constraints. Just describe the rules in plain English and the system will auto-fill the data.

Step 6: Review and Create

  • Thoroughly review the policy summary

  • Click Create to save the policy

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