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# How to set up deductible leave types

Deductible leave types are paid and have a fixed allowance for employees to use. This limit needs to be set by the [admin](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/make-a-teammate-an-admin-gh6acw/). In case a team member uses up their entire deductible leave allowance, they will then be able to apply for unpaid leave.

## What can deductible leave be set for?

Deductible leave policies are mostly used by organisations that have a fixed leave allowance. They are used for leave types such as annual, vacation and sick leaves.

To set up deductible leave options, you need to be an [admin](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/make-a-teammate-an-admin-gh6acw/). Deductible leave types include sick and casual leave.

## How to set up a deductible leave type

**Step 1:** Select the **Leave** **Policy** icon on the top navigation bar.

**Step 2:** Under the **Deductible Leaves** section, click on **+ Add New Type.** A panel will open up on the right side.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/c2ec1b4952a3e000/3ac0ae41-12cf-47e0-8549-c65ddd_x3y08d.png)

**Step 3:** Enter the **Name, Description, Number of Leaves** and **Other Settings**

|| Note: Under the Number of Leaves section, you can choose to credit leaves yearly or monthly.

**Step 4:** Click on the **Add** button.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/c19ef88d39ee4800/b564383e-30e3-48fb-a3cf-e3bd9a_12klkvr.png)

The new leave policy will now be live and applicable to all your teammates.

## How to edit a deductible leave type

**Step 1:** Select the **Leave** palm tree icon on the top navigation bar.

**Step 2:** Click on the leave type you want to edit.

**Step 3:** Edit the details you want to change from the right panel.

**Step 4:** Click the button on the right panel to confirm the edit.

Your edits will now be visible to your entire organisation.

|| **Note:** Changing the allowance on a deductible leave in the middle of your calendar year can impact the allowances of all teammates in your organisation.

## What's next?

*   [How to set up non-deductible leave types](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/how-to-set-up-non-deductible-leave-types-pd1tqs/)
    
*   [How to set up a leave policy for my organisation](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/how-to-set-up-a-leave-policy-for-your-organisation-1mr0s8f/)