Overview: Administrators can easily add both paid and unpaid time off for employees using the mobile app. Whether entering time off from the Time Off List or directly on a Time Card, the app provides a simple and flexible way to manage employee time off from anywhere.
Instructions:
Add Time Off (Time Off List)
After enabling time off and creating time off earning codes from the Buddy Punch website, you can then proceed with adding time off to employees from the app.
1. Once logged into the app, start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)
2. On the Time Off List page, click the + button in the top right-hand corner. (Middle image below)
3. You can then either choose All Employees or select a specific employee. (Right image below)
4. You can then add the:
Date—The date of the time off.
Earning Code—The time off earning code associated with the time off.
Hours—The number of hours associated with the time off.
Note—A note related to the time off, visible to management and employees.
To add multiple days of time off at once, choose the + Add button to populate multiple lines. If you need to add multiple consecutive days of time off, use the Switch to date ranges option. (Left image below)
5. Once you've entered the necessary information, click Save. (Right image below)
Add Time Off (Time Card)
After enabling time off and creating time off earning codes from the Buddy Punch website, you can then proceed with adding time off to employees from the app.
1. Once logged into the app, start by clicking Time Cards in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)
2. On the Time Cards page, click the name of the employee for whom you want to add time off. (Middle image below)
3. Once viewing the employee's Time Card, click the + button in the top right-hand corner. (Right image below)
4. Then click Add Time Off. (Left image below)
5. You can then add the:
Date—The date of the time off.
Earning Code—The time off earning code associated with the time off.
Hours—The number of hours associated with the time off.
Note—A note related to the time off, visible to management and employees.
To add multiple days of time off at once, choose the + Add button to populate multiple lines. If you need to add multiple consecutive days of time off, use the Switch to date ranges option. (Middle image below)
6. Once you've entered the necessary information, click Save. (Right image below)
FAQ
Q: Why don't I see the Time Off List in the mobile app?
A: If you're not seeing the Time Off List in the mobile app, then the feature might not be enabled. Information on how to enable and set up time off can be found here.
Q: Why don't I see the option to add time off from the Time Card in the mobile app?
A: If you're not seeing the option to add time off from the Time Card in the mobile app, then the feature might not be enabled. Information on how to enable and set up time off can be found here.