How to Enable Leave Encashment for Employees

May 16, 2025

Leave encashment allows employees to convert unused leave balances into monetary compensation. This feature is especially useful at year-end or during offboarding, depending on the company's leave encashment policy.

Key Features:

  • Allows configuration of single or two-level approval.
  • Can be triggered manually by employees.
  • Tracks balances eligible for encashment.

Steps to Enable Leave Encashment:

  1. Navigate to Leave Settings:
    • Go to Control Panel > Settings > Leave Section.
  2. Enable the Leave Encashment Module:
    • Scroll to the Leave Encashment section.
    • Enable the toggle to activate this feature.
  3. Configure Approval Workflow:
    • Choose between:
      • Single-Level Approval: Either the manager or admin approves.
      • Two-Level Approval: Manager first approves > Admin gives final approval.
    • Define what status appears after each level (e.g., "Manager Approved", "Fully Approved").
  4. Set Additional Rules (Optional):
    • Define which leave types are eligible for encashment.
    • Add rules for minimum balance required to request encashment.
    • Specify the financial year or period in which encashment is allowed.
  5. Save and Activate:
    • Click Update to save your configuration.

Employee Experience:

  • Once enabled, eligible employees can go to their Leave Dashboard > Request Encashment.
  • The request follows the defined approval flow.
  • Upon approval, the leave balance is reduced and payroll can be notified manually or automatically (based on integration).