Onboarding

New Employee Leave Onboarding Checklist

Ensure new hires understand their leave benefits and how to request time off.

21 total items19 required

Intended for: HR teams and managers onboarding new employees

Pre-Start Setup

  • Set up employee in leave management systemRequired
  • Configure correct leave policies based on location/roleRequired
  • Enter hire date for accrual calculationsRequired
  • Assign to correct manager for approvalsRequired

Day One Communication

  • Provide written leave policy summaryRequired
  • Explain PTO/sick leave accrual ratesRequired
  • Clarify waiting period before leave can be usedRequired
  • Review holiday scheduleRequired
  • Explain how to submit leave requestsRequired

System Training

  • Show how to check leave balancesRequired
  • Demonstrate leave request processRequired
  • Explain approval workflow and timelinesRequired
  • Show calendar integration (if available)
  • Test submitting a practice request (optional)

Policy Acknowledgment

  • Employee acknowledges receipt of leave policyRequired
  • FMLA rights notice provided (if applicable)Required
  • State-specific leave notices providedRequired
  • Documentation filed in employee recordRequired

Manager Notification

  • Manager informed of new employee's leave eligibilityRequired
  • Manager knows waiting period end dateRequired
  • Manager can access approval systemRequired

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