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title: How do I record TOIL (Time Off In Lieu)?
description: Time Off In Lieu is not a payroll term but often confused with payroll leave types. This article investigates TOIL and provides options for reporting purposes.
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# How do I record TOIL (Time Off In Lieu)?

## Time Off In Lieu is not a payroll term and is often confused with payroll leave types.

*Updated: April 2024*

Time off in lieu of overtime (TOIL), also called Time in lieu (TIL) is not generally recorded in a payroll system as it is an internal arrangement between the manager/employer and the employee to keep overtime in check. There could be a company policy, a clause in the employment agreement or simply a verbal agreement between parties made regarding issuing and using TOIL. **This can easily be recorded in the manager's diary and doesn't affect the employee's usual pay, therefore does not affect payroll and should be recorded outside a payroll system.** 

#### Is TOIL the same as Alternative Leave?

**NO.** TOIL is an internal arrangement that has no monetary value to the employee. Alternative leave is protected by the Holiday's Act. A day of alternative leave is awarded if an employee worked any amount of hours on an otherwise working day public holiday and can be cashed up after 12 months if not taken.  
**Alternative Leave is a legislative leave type, that accrues at 8% of Gross, can be cashed up if not taken within the first 12 months, forms part of the employee's leave liability, and the alt leave balance is paid out in the final pay based on the day value of the last day of work.**

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