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title: Configure leave types and balances
description: "Before handling the first leave request, model your absence types: paid, RTT, unpaid, sick, training. Each has its own accrual, supporting documents and payroll impact. - **Reading time**5 min - **Level**Intermediate - **Last updated**May 2026 - **Module**Absence Management ## Step-by-step…"
url: "https://illizeo.com/en/centre-aide/configure-leave-types-and-balances/"
updated: "2026-09-21"
category: Absence Management
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# Configure leave types and balances

Before handling the first leave request, model your absence types: paid, RTT, unpaid, sick, training. Each has its own accrual, supporting documents and payroll impact.

- **Reading time**5 min
- **Level**Intermediate
- **Last updated**May 2026
- **Module**Absence Management

## Step-by-step

1. ### List your types

   In *Settings → Absences → Types*, create each type: name, code, colour, unit (day, half-day, hour).
2. ### Set accrual rules

   For paid leave: 2.5 days/month (FR) or contract pro-rata (CH). For RTT: per agreement. Accrual can be automatic or manual.
3. ### Seed initial balances

   Bulk-import balances via CSV when migrating from another tool. The balance then shows on the employee profile.
4. ### Define supporting documents

   Sickness > 3 days = certificate required. Unpaid > 5 days = HR letter. The system enforces upload before approval.
5. ### Configure payroll impact

   Each type is mapped to a payroll code (PL, SICK, RTT, TRA). Export uses that code.

## Common types and rules

| Type | Accrual | Document |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid leave | 2.5 d/m (FR), pro-rata (CH) | None |
| RTT | Per agreement | None |
| Sickness | Outside balance, unlimited | Medical cert > 3 days |
| Unpaid | Outside balance | Written request |
| Training | Per CPF / funds | Convocation |

## FAQ

   What happens at year-end?

Unused balance can be carried forward, paid out or lost depending on type. The rule is configurable.

   Are 13th month and bonuses impacted?

Salary maintenance depends on type. Sick = 80% by default, leave = 100%, unpaid = 0%.

   How to handle special leaves (wedding, bereavement)?

Create a dedicated type with automatic deduction by event.

   Switzerland vs France differences?

Illizeo ships two presets (CH/FR) to start quickly. Statutory thresholds and accrual units differ.

### Set approval workflows

Learn to configure approval rules per absence type.

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