How does the Penalisation policy impact LOP days?

Introduction

A Penalisation Policy ensures that attendance issues—like missed swipes, late entries, or unapproved absences—translate into Loss of Pay (LOP) when thresholds are crossed. These rules are essential for enforcing discipline and maintaining accurate payroll deductions.

This article explains how penalisation affects LOP in Keka and how to check these deductions during payroll processing.

How penalisation works

• Penalisation rules define how many attendance violations lead to a deduction.
  Example: 3 missed swipes = 1 LOP day.

• If an employee crosses the violation threshold, LOP is automatically applied.

• Keka may first deduct from available paid leaves (if allowed) before marking LOP.

• LOP deductions reduce the net salary for that payroll period.

How to view penalisation during payroll

1. Go to the Payroll section in Keka.

2. Click on RUN PAYROLL.

3. Open the Leave, Attendance & Payable Units tab.
   
   

Here, you can view any LOP deductions triggered by penalisation rules.

      

Notes, Tips, Important, Warnings

Note: Penalisation settings are automated once configured and work silently in the background during payroll calculation.

Tip: Review the employee's attendance logs regularly to spot recurring violations and ensure transparency.

Important: Configure penalisation rules thoughtfully to avoid unintended deductions or confusion during salary disbursal.