How to Update Leave Type

This guide shows you how to update an existing leave type in NeuHR.

Steps

1. Navigate to Leave Settings

   From the left sidebar, click on Settings to expand the menu, then click on Leaves.

   

2. Select a Leave Type to Edit

   On the Leave Types page, click on the name of the leave type you want to update (e.g., Annual Leave).

   

3. Review and Edit the Leave Type Details

   The Update Leave Type form opens with the current details pre-filled. Edit the fields you want to change:

   • Leave Type Name — the display name of the leave type
   • Default Value — the default number of days allocated per year
   • Customizable in Employment Details — toggle to allow per-employee customization
   • Pro-rated Leave — toggle to enable pro-rating based on employment duration
   • Deductible — toggle to deduct from the employee’s leave balance
   • Work Day — toggle to count only working days (excluding weekends/holidays)
   • Display on dashboard — toggle to show on the employee dashboard
   • Display on payslip — toggle to display on employee payslips
   • Show Document Upload — toggle to allow employees to attach supporting documents
   • Document Required — toggle to make document upload mandatory
   • Remarks Required — toggle to require a remark when applying
   • Remark Requirement Period (Days) — number of days threshold that triggers the remark requirement
   • Credit Leave Upon Join Date — toggle to credit leave on the employee’s join date

   

4. Save the Changes

   After making your edits, scroll to the bottom of the form and click the Update button.

   

5. Confirm the Update

   You will be redirected to the Leave Types page. The updated leave type will appear in the list reflecting the new details.

   

Related Guides

• How to Create a Leave Type
• How to Update the Leave Settings