Can We Show Negative Leave Balance In Pay Slips?

Hello Friends/Seniors,
Greetings for the day.
I have a query wrt the leave balances. Ours is a small software company. We have 1.5 Earned leaves per month which comes to 18/year.
Suppose an employees wants to avail 8 days leave, though his balance is only 5. Now, should I show this 3 leave balance as negative (-3)or should I consider this as loss of pay for 3 days?
Awaiting for your suggestions.
Thanks
Geetha

Hi Ms. Geetha
Before taking any steps you should cross check the same as per your Leave Policies. If anything is mentioned then go accordingly. If not then I feel better to consider it as LOP. It is not advisable to consider the negative leave balances