The Paid Time Off (PTO) Tracking module provides forms to enter and track time off.  For example, if an employee wants to take a few days off on vacation, the system provides a method for entering the request, submittting it to a manager for approval, and for calculating balances.

Using these tools, an administrator first establishes an accrual formula that matches your business rules.  For example, you can specify the number of days accrued per year, and when the days are available.  The administrator also defines the "HR Events" to be used, such as Vacation and Sick, and associates an accrual formula where needed.  Also, the administrator would load in initial balances, calculated outside the system.

Going forward, the system will maintain the balances, verify all requests to ensure sufficient balances exist, and provide a reporting system to keep your employees, managers and administrators informed.  What could be simpler!