How do I request time off?

Overview

Time Off in Shifty allows users to request time away from work.

Users can request time off for part of a day, a whole day, or a period of days. A reason can also be added to the request, which managers can see when reviewing and approving the request.

How to Request Time Off

You can request time off from your profile or from the Time Off view.

From Your Profile

1. Tap your profile.
2. Select Request Time Off.
3. Choose whether the request is for:
   • Part of a day
   • A whole day
   • A period of days
4. Add a reason for the request, if needed.
5. Submit the request.

From the Time Off View

1. From the home screen, go to the Schedule section.
2. Select Time Off.
3. Tap the Plus button in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Choose whether the request is for:
   • Part of a day
   • A whole day
   • A period of days
5. Add a reason for the request, if needed.
6. Submit the request.

Things to Know

• Time off can be requested for part of a day, a whole day, or a period of days.
• Adding a reason is optional.
• Managers can see the reason when reviewing the request.
• Submitted requests can be viewed from the Time Off view.

Example

A user needs to take Friday afternoon off for an appointment.

They open Time Off, tap the Plus button, choose a partial-day request, and add a reason for their manager to review. After submitting the request, it appears in the Time Off view.