Answer
Opening leave balances should be entered in the same native units used by the leave ledger.
- Annual Holidays: enter weeks.
- Sick Leave: enter days.
- Alternative Holidays: enter days.
Open Employees >> Leave >> Leave Entitlement Adjustments and use Add Manual Adjustment. Use positive quantities for balances being brought in. Add a clear note such as opening balance at migration date.
Also review Leave Settings for the employee's start date, annual holidays per year, sick leave qualifying period, carry-over cap, standard hours, and work pattern. If historic earnings are needed for leave valuation, review the Historic Pay tab before processing leave.