Buddy allows users to create custom entitlement through leave rules, as well as additional custom leave types
Custom Leave Rules
Leave Rules are used to:
- Generate entitlement for custom leave types
- Generate entitlement over and above the statutory leave
Creating a New Occupational Leave Rule
Within Settings > Leave > Rules, start by filtering for the Leave Type.
Start by clicking +Add Absence Rule
This will show a rule configuration as below:
Add any rules you may want to apply (e.g. will the leave apply to everyone, or employees in specific departments?)
Then, add the Entitlements. These can be configured in Hours, Days, or Weeks. You can select whether to pay at the full basic pay, or even at a specified rate (e.g. €10 per day).
Then, configure the logistics related to capping, consumption, and other methodologies.
You can even add restrictions. Once done, click SAVE at the bottom of the rule page.
Create a Custom Leave Type
To add a new custom leave type, start by going to Settings > Leave > Types
- At the top, click Add Custom Leave Type.
- Scroll to the bottom of the list and update the name of the Leave Types
- Save the settings
After creating a custom leave type, you will require to set a Leave Rule, as per the first section of the article.