Carry-Over Policies
Decide what happens to unused leave at the end of a cycle: carry it over, cap it, pay it out, or let it expire, per leave type and predictably.
How does carry-over work in Time-Out Zone?
Carry-over decides what happens to unused leave at the end of a cycle. In Time-Out Zone you assign a carry-over rule to each leave type, so behavior is predictable and traceable. Typical options include carrying the remaining balance over in full or up to a limit, capping the number of days that can move forward, setting an expiry date for carried days, and paying out or forfeiting the remainder. For example, you can carry up to a fixed number of days and forfeit the rest, or keep carried days usable until a cut-off date in the new year. The calculation runs automatically on the cut-off date with no manual close, and the new balance is visible immediately. This avoids disputes about lost days and keeps payout liability under control. The specific rules follow your policy and the statutory requirements of your region.
Year-end options
You combine these building blocks per leave type, so statutory leave and additional days can be treated differently.
- Carry over: full or capped remaining balance.
- Cap: maximum number of days that can move forward.
- Expiry: carried days lapse after a cut-off date.
- Payout or forfeit of the remainder.
Automatic cut-off
The carry-over logic runs automatically on the configured cut-off date. There is no manual year-end close and no spreadsheet to reconcile.
Transparency for employees
Employees can see how many days carried over and how long they remain valid. TODO: verify the exact presentation of expiry notices before publish.
Conceptual overview of carry-over options. Statutory deadlines and payout obligations vary by region and are TODO: verify.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I cap the number of carried days?
- Yes. You can set a maximum number of days that carry forward and pay out or forfeit the rest.
- Can carried days expire?
- Yes. You can set an expiry date so carried days lapse after a cut-off in the new year.
- Is the rule per leave type?
- Yes. Each leave type can have its own carry-over rule, so statutory and additional leave can be treated differently.
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Make carry-over predictable
See in the live demo how carry-over, caps, and expiry run automatically per leave type.
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