# Leave Type
Leave Type defines the categories of leave available to employees — such as Annual Leave, Sick Leave, or Casual Leave. Leave types are selected when creating leave requests and configured in leave allowances.
Overview & List View
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| ID | Record ID. |
| Name | Leave type name. |
| Description | Brief description. |
List row actions
| **Action** | **Available when** |
|------------|-------------------|
| Edit | All |
| Delete | All |
| Suspend | Active |
| Activate | Suspended |
| View | All |
Quick Start
1. Navigate
Go to HRMS → Masters → Leave Type.
2. Create new leave type
Click New.
3. Fill in details
Enter Name and Description.
4. Save
Click Save.
5. Configure allowance
Add this leave type to employee Leave Allowance records with entitlement days.
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Leave type name (e.g. Annual Leave, Sick Leave). |
| Description | Purpose or policy notes. |
Actions & Status
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Edit | Opens for editing. |
| Delete | Permanently removes the leave type. |
| Suspend | Deactivates the leave type. |
| Activate | Reactivates a suspended leave type. |
| Print | Prints details. |
| **Status** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Active | Available for leave requests and allowances. |
| Suspended | Hidden from new leave requests. |
FAQ
Do I need to create leave types before leave requests?
Yes. Employees select a leave type when creating a Leave Request. Configure entitlements in Leave Allowance.
Can I suspend a leave type instead of deleting it?
Yes. Suspended leave types are hidden from new requests but remain on historical leave and allowance records.
Does leave type control paid vs unpaid leave?
Payroll and allowance rules use leave type when calculating LOP and paid leave consumption — configure policy in leave allowance and payroll settings.
Can employees create their own leave types?
No. Only HR administrators maintain leave types on this master screen.
How many leave types should I create?
Create one type per policy bucket your organization tracks separately (annual, sick, casual, unpaid, etc.) — avoid duplicate names.
What happens if I delete a leave type in use?
Deletion may be blocked when requests or allowances reference the type — suspend instead to preserve history.