What is 'other leave'?

A guide detailing the difference between standard leave and 'other leave'

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Other leave is a type of holiday that is not deducted from your leave allowance. This can be used for things such as maternity leave, or any of the reasons listed below as an example. 

You are able to create your own other leave reasons by going to Configure > Settings > Account > Picklists > Absence > Other leave reasons

To then book this type of leave, select 'Other leave' as shown in the image. 

Please note: If you do not enter an end date the leave will automatically calculate as one day. You are not able to have open-ended leave within Breathe.

For information relating to other leave and standard holiday requests, please see the guides below:

FAQ's

How can I record unpaid leave, or a different leave type?

You can create your own leave types as a form of other leave, by heading to Configure > Settings > Picklists > Other leave types > Add new > +.

As other leave does not deduct from employee's holiday allowances (like booking holiday does) you'll need to make a manual adjustment to the employee's holiday allowance if you want the leave record to deduct.

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