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Leave types overview

Use this page as a guide to the default leave categories included in every Wibby workspace.

Standard leave types

  • Annual leave – Paid vacation time. Accrues monthly by default.
  • Sick leave – Time off for illness or medical appointments.
  • Personal leave – Unpaid personal days for errands or events.
  • Parental leave – Support for maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
  • Bereavement leave – Time off after the loss of a loved one.

Custom leave types

You can add new categories that match your policies, for example:

  • Volunteer days
  • Training leave
  • Compassionate leave
  • Jury duty

Managing the catalog

  1. Go to Settings → Leave Types.
  2. Use Add Leave Type to create a new category.
  3. Configure icons, colors, and documentation requirements.

Tips

  • Keep the list short so employees can pick the right type quickly.
  • Use clear descriptions that match your policy handbook.
  • Archive legacy leave types instead of deleting them, so reports remain accurate.