Nawiri handles two distinct types of leave: Employee-Requested Time Off (like Annual or Sick leave) and Admin-Initiated Special Leave (like Unpaid suspensions or Sabbaticals).

1. Standard Time Off Requests

Employees log into their self-service dashboard and request leave dates. As an admin, you simply navigate to Review Applications > Time Off Requests to approve or reject them. Approved days are automatically deducted from their running leave balance.

2. Recording Special Time Off (Payroll Impact)

Sometimes, an employee takes unpaid leave, or is placed on half-pay suspension. You must log this to ensure their next payslip is accurate.

1. Go to Admin Dashboard > Record Special Time Off.
2. Select if this applies to a Single Employee, All Employees, or All Except certain people (useful for company-wide holidays).
3. Enter the Start and End dates.

Configuring the Payroll Impact

At the bottom of the form, you dictate how this absence affects their salary:

• Percentage vs. Fixed Amount: Choose "Percentage" and enter 0 for totally unpaid leave, or 50 for half-pay. Alternatively, choose "Fixed Amount" if you want to pay them a specific flat rate for those days.
• Pay Recurring Allowances?: If you uncheck this toggle switch, Nawiri will also pro-rate and deduct their cash allowances (like Transport) for the days they were absent. If left checked, their basic pay drops, but their allowances remain intact.