Introduction
You can submit a request for time off to your employer through SocialSchedules. This can be performed from your Mobile Device (method for the majority of users) or Responsive Desktop via a web browser. Requesting annual leave for a vacation would be a typical scenario for using the time off feature.
After you submit your request, it is placed in a "pending" state, awaiting a decision by your employer. Once approved or declined, you will receive appropriate notification of the outcome.
Requesting Time Off (Mobile App)
When logged in to SocialSchedules, go to the More Menu > Time Off Requests.
The Time Off Dashboard lists all requests you have previously submitted. Tap the relevant tab at the top to filter on a specific status.
To create a new time off request, click on the "+" icon at the bottom right of screen.
This will bring up the Request Time Off screen.
Enter:
The Employer you are requesting time off from (if you work for more than one employer)
If the request is for full days or partial days.
If this is toggled OFF, time fields will be shown against both the Start and End fields. This is useful if you only need a part of the day off, for example an afternoon.
The start date (and time, if applicable)
The end date (and time, if applicable).
An optional message to your employer in support of your request
If the Company you have selected has time off types enabled, you will also see a 'Type' field. Here you can select the type of time off you are requesting (for example, Unpaid Leave).
If the 'Type' selected is Paid (for example, Paid Time Off), you will be able to enter the amount of hours you are requesting to be paid.
The Starts / Ends fields indicate when you will be unavailable to work.
The Paid Hours field indicates how many of those hours you want to be paid for.
Click the Send Request button when you are ready to submit your application
Once the time off request has been submitted, you will see both a confirmation message and a summary of the request.
Your new request will display in a "Pending" state on the list view until it is approved/declined.
You will also receive a push notification informing you of the outcome as soon as your employer has made a decision, either approve or decline.
Editing a request
If you need to change a request, or it has been submitted in error, click on the Trash Can icon in the top-right of screen to delete the request. Alternatively, from the dashboard view, swipe left to reveal 'Delete' and confirm deletion once prompted to proceed.
Note: A request can only be deleted when it has a status of Pending. Approved and Declined time off requests cannot be deleted by employees; these can only be deleted by administrators or managers with the manage time off permission.
If a previously submitted request needs to be changed, you must delete the original request and submit a new request. A scenario here may be that dates have changed since the original request was submitted.
You cannot edit and re-submit an existing request.