How to Check Leave Balance with Horilla HRMS
Tracking your leave balance is essential for planning vacations, handling emergencies, and ensuring compliance with company policies. In Horilla HRMS, employees can easily check their available leave days directly from the My Leave Requests section. This saves time and provides complete transparency for both employees and HR.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to checking your leave balance in Horilla.
Step 1: Go to the Leave Module
From the left-side menu on your dashboard, click on the Leave option.
A dropdown will appear with multiple options like Dashboard, My Leave Requests, Leave Types, Assigned Leave, and more.
Select My Leave Requests to view your detailed leave information.
(Refer to the screenshot: Step 1 & Step 2 are highlighted for clarity.)
Step 2: View Leave Balance Cards
At the top of the My Leave Requests page, you will see leave balance cards.
Each card represents a different type of leave, such as:
- Sick Leave (SL)
- Casual Leave (CL)
- Annual Leave (AL)
- Test Earned Leave (TL)
- Any other custom leave types configured by your HR.
Each card displays:
- Available Leave Days – The number of leave days you can still use.
- Carryforward Leave Days – Leave days carried forward from the previous year.
- Total Leave Days – The total assigned for the current year.Total Leave Taken – The number of leave days already used.
(Highlighted in the screenshot: Section 3 shows the leave balance cards clearly.)
Step 3: Check Leave History and Status
Below the leave balance cards, you’ll see a detailed table of all your leave requests.
This section provides:
- Leave Type – Type of leave applied.
- Start & End Date – Duration of the leave.
- Requested Days – Number of days applied.
- Status – Whether your request is Requested, Approved, Rejected, or Cancelled.
- Actions – Option to cancel or edit pending requests.
This allows you to not only check your balance but also track the history of your leave applications.
Why Is Leave Balance Important?
- Better Planning – Helps you schedule holidays or personal time effectively.
- Transparency – No need to ask HR for leave details; everything is visible on your screen.
- Compliance – Ensures you do not exceed your allocated leave.
- Efficiency – Saves time for both employees and HR managers.
FAQs
1. Can I see leave balances for all leave types?
Yes, Horilla displays balances for every leave type assigned to you (sick, casual, annual, and custom leaves).
2. Are carry-forward leaves visible in the balance?
Yes, carry-forward leaves are clearly shown in the leave balance cards.
3. How often is my leave balance updated?
It updates instantly when you apply for leave, once approved or cancelled.
4. Can I download my leave balance report?
Depending on HR configuration, you may be able to export leave details for record-keeping.
5. What if my leave balance shows incorrect data?
Contact your HR or admin to verify and update leave configurations.
Conclusion
Checking your leave balance in Horilla is not just simple—it’s designed to save time and provide complete clarity. By navigating to the Leave → My Leave Requests section, employees can instantly view their available, used, and carry-forward leave days. This real-time visibility ensures that you always know how many days off you can take without having to reach out to HR or rely on outdated spreadsheets.
The transparency Horilla provides helps employees make better decisions when planning vacations, personal time, or sick leaves. At the same time, managers and HR teams benefit from reduced queries, smoother approval workflows, and a well-documented leave history for compliance and payroll purposes.
With Horilla, leave management moves from being a manual, error-prone task to a streamlined, self-service process. Whether you’re an employee checking your balance or an HR manager tracking organization-wide leave trends, Horilla ensures accuracy, accessibility, and peace of mind all in just a few clicks.
