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Document Expiry Alert

A Document Expiry Alert in Zoho People is an automated notification sent to HR and the affected employee when an employee's document — such as a visa, professional licence, or certification — is approaching its expiry date.

What is a Document Expiry Alert in Zoho People?

When employees hold documents with expiry dates — work visas, professional certifications, medical fitness certificates, or statutory licences — it is HR’s responsibility to ensure these are renewed before they lapse. Document Expiry Alerts automate this tracking by sending configurable reminders as the expiry date approaches.

Configuration options

  • Set the number of days before expiry when the first reminder should fire (e.g., 90 days, 30 days, 7 days).
  • Choose who receives the alert: the employee, their reporting manager, the HR team, or all three.
  • Configure multiple reminder stages for critical documents.

Use cases

For organisations employing expatriates, document expiry alerts are critical — a lapsed work visa can result in legal penalties. For healthcare or manufacturing companies where employees must hold valid safety or professional certifications, automated alerts ensure compliance without HR maintaining manual tracking spreadsheets.

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