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# How do I add the total legal leave for an employee?

If you set up your company mid-year and want to enter the total hours of legal leave used for an employee, follow these steps:

1. **Go to the right section**
   On the left-hand menu, click **"Leaves"** to access the leave management area.

2. **Create a new leave entry**  
   Click **"Create"** in the upper right corner to add a new leave record.

3. **Select the employee**  
   In the **"Employee"** field, type or select the employee’s name.

4. **Set the right leave type**  
   In the **"Type of Leave"** dropdown, choose **"Legal Leave"** and check the box labeled **"Set specific leave amount"** to enter the total number of hours used.

5. **Enter the total leave details**  
   Set the **"Start Date"** to the beginning of the leave period or an appropriate date. Then, enter the total hours of leave used in the **"Amount (in hours)"** field.

6. **Save the leave record**  
   Click **"Create"** to save the total legal leave for the employee.