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Notice Periods

Notice Periods in CloudHR define the required duration an employee must serve before exiting the organization.

You can configure duration, attach policy documents, and manage active/inactive status.

Accessing Notice Periods​

  1. Log in to CloudHR.
  2. Navigate to Employees.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Select Notice Periods.

You will land on the Notice Period Management Page.

Page Layout Overview​

The Notice Period page is divided into two sections:

  • Left Panel → List of Notice Periods
  • Right Panel → Details of the selected Notice Period
Listing Notice Period

Notice Period Listing (Left Panel)​

The left side displays a list of all configured Notice Periods.

Each entry shows:

  • Name
  • Search box (search by name)

Clicking on a notice period loads its details on the right panel.

Notice Period Details (Right Panel)​

When a notice period is selected, its full details appear on the right.

At the top-right corner, you will see:

  • Edit
  • Delete

Creating a Notice Period​

Click the Add Notice Period button.

You will be able to configure the following fields:

Name​

  • Required field
  • Must be unique
  • Example: Standard Notice - 30 Days

Duration And Duration Type​

  • Duration is a numeric value and duration type is a dropdown.
  • These combined defines the length of the notice period

Example:

  • 4 Weeks
  • 30 Days
  • 1 Month
Notice period form

4️⃣ Status​

  • Active → Can be assigned to employees
  • Inactive → Cannot be assigned

5️⃣ Description​

  • Optional notes or explanation about the notice period.

6️⃣ Notice Period Document (File Attachment)​

You can upload a supporting document such as:

  • PDF
  • Word document
  • Text file

This can include:

  • Policy terms
  • Legal documentation
  • Contractual guidelines

Editing a Notice Period​

Click the icon in the top-right corner of the details panel.

You can update:

  • Name
  • Duration
  • Duration Type
  • Status
  • Description
  • Attached Document

Deleting a Notice Period​

Click the icon in the top-right corner.

You can delete a notice period if it is not actively assigned where system restrictions apply.

Best Practices​

  • Use clear naming conventions (e.g., 30 Days Standard, 60 Days Senior Level).
  • Attach official policy documents for reference.
  • Avoid editing duration after assigning to active employees.
  • Keep inactive policies instead of deleting when historical reference is required.