What is Compensatory Off? A Guide to Comp Off Rules

Compensatory Off

Leave Management · Overview
Compensatory Off
The complete picture of how Comp Off works in Workwisely — the two ways it gets credited (automatically via attendance, or manually via grant requests), and everything you need to configure, earn, approve and use it.
Leave Management→Compensatory Off
Before You Begin
Prerequisites
  • Comp Off module activated in Settings
  • Work schedules, shifts & holiday calendar configured
  • Approval workflow defined for your org
What You'll Achieve
Outcome
  • Understand Attendance Rules vs Grant Rules
  • Know how credits flow from extra work to balance
  • Navigate the full Comp Off lifecycle

Compensatory Off (Comp Off) is leave credited to employees for work performed on week offs, rest days, or holidays, providing flexibility and recognition for extra effort. Comp Offs can be configured and credited in two ways: Attendance Rules and Grant Rules.

Attendance Rules 

  • Compensatory Off is earned automatically based on attendance records.

  • The system monitors when an employee works on a week off or holiday and calculates eligible Comp Offs according to policy thresholds.

  • Approval may still be required from the manager/designated approver depending on policy.

  • An employee works 9 hours on a Sunday. The system automatically credits 1 full-day Comp Off (if 9 hours meet the full-day threshold).

Grant Rules

  • Comp Off is manually granted to employees via the Comp Off Grant module.

  • Employees or HR can submit a request providing:Worked date, start/end times, reason, and supporting documents (if required).

  • Manager or designated approver reviews and approves the request.

  • The employee worked on a holiday but did not mark attendance. HR or employee submits a grant request. The manager approves, and the system credits 1 Comp Off day.

Note
Attendance Rules auto-credit comp off when biometric data exists for a week-off/holiday. Grant Rules handle the manual case — ideal when attendance wasn't captured but work was performed.
Explore the Compensatory Off Module
CONFIGURE
Attendance & Grant Rules Settings
Admin setup: thresholds, expiry, eligibility
EARN
Compensatory Off Grant Request
Manually request comp off for work done
APPROVE
Comp off Grant Approval
Manager / admin approval workflow
TRACK
Comp Off Balance
Earned, available & expired credits
APPLY
Compensatory Off Request
Use your balance for a day off
OVERRIDE
Compensatory Off Override
Admin corrections and manual adjustments

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