# Tracking Leave Balances

#### Overview

The Leaves tab in the Self Service module lets you track your remaining leave days, see a complete history of past requests, and quickly understand the status of each leave.

This gives you full control and visibility over your time off without needing to contact HR.

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#### Who Benefits

Employees – stay informed about available leave days and request statuses

Managers – get better visibility of team availability

HR Teams – fewer manual inquiries about leave balances

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#### Steps to Track Your Leave Balances

1. Open the Leaves tab

   Go to Self Service → Leaves to access your leave dashboard.
2. View your leave history

   The table provides a complete list of your leave records, including:

   * Leave type – e.g., vacation, sick leave, special leave
   * Start & end dates – planned or past absences
   * Days count – number of days taken per leave
   * Status – see whether a request is Approved, Rejected, or Pending
   * Submission date – when the request was created
3. Check your annual limits

   At the top of the page, you’ll see:

   * Total annual leave allowance
   * Days used
   * Days remaining
4. Filter your view

   Use the filters to quickly find specific leave records:

   * By year – narrow the list to a specific calendar year
   * By status – show only approved, pending, or rejected requests
   * By type – focus on a specific leave type
5. Open detailed request view

   Click on any leave record to see:

   * Approval history
   * Approver details
   * Any attached documents

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#### Outcome

* Always know how many leave days you have left
* Easily track the status and history of your requests
* Plan vacations without unexpected surprises

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#### Related Guides

[Leaves Overview & History](https://proexe.gitbook.io/worklyft-guide/features-guide/self-service/leaves-management)

[Submitting Leave Requests](https://proexe.gitbook.io/worklyft-guide/features-guide/self-service/leaves-management/submitting-leave-requests)