Leave Requests

What this page is

Leave Requests is where users submit leave and managers/supervisors review and action those requests.

Who uses it

  • Workers submitting leave
  • Supervisors/managers approving leave
  • Admin/HR staff monitoring leave records

When to use it

  • When requesting planned leave
  • When managing sick leave or unplanned absence updates
  • During roster and allocation planning

What this page is for

Use this page to manage leave accurately so availability, project planning, and payroll timing stay aligned.

Main actions

  • Submit leave requests
  • Review request status
  • Approve, reject, or follow up requests (for approvers)
  • Track leave history and outcomes

Step-by-step (common workflow)

  1. Open Leave Requests.
  2. Create a new request and select dates/type.
  3. Add any required notes.
  4. Submit the request.
  5. Approver reviews and actions it.
  6. Confirm final status before planning work.

Connections

This page directly affects:

  • Allocation and rostering visibility
  • Team availability views
  • Approval and notification workflows
  • Workforce planning accuracy

Common mistakes

  • Requesting leave with incorrect dates
  • Forgetting to submit after entering details
  • Approving leave without checking project coverage

Quick tips

  • Submit leave early where possible.
  • Double-check dates before sending.
  • Approvers should review impacts before approval.