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How to Edit Time Off—Employee (Web/App)
How to Edit Time Off—Employee (Web/App)

Step-by-step instructions on how to edit time off as an employee from the Buddy Punch website or mobile app.

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Written by Rachel
Updated over a week ago

Overview: If you've submitted a time off request but need to make a change, you can do so from the Buddy Punch website or mobile app. Please know you can only make time off changes if edits are enabled for your account.

Instructions:

Additional Resources:


Edit Time Off - Current Pay Period (Web)

1. To edit time off in the current pay period, start by clicking Edit on your dashboard:

2. You'll then be taken to your full time card. Select Edit next to the time off you want to edit:

3. Once on the Edit Time Off Page, you can update your time off type, how many hours you want off, and add a note if needed. Click Save once done:

4. You'll be taken back to your time card where your time off will either be immediately applied if approvals are disabled or Pending Approval if approvals are enabled. Once your manager or administrator has approved your time off, the status will change to Approved.


Edit Future Time Off (Web)

1. To edit time off in the future (outside of the current pay period) start by clicking Timecards in the top navigation, followed by Time Off Calendar:

2. On the Time Off Calendar page, you can navigate to future months by using the left and right arrows in the top left-hand corner or changing your view to List to view a list format. Click the time off you want to edit:

3. Once on the Edit Time Off Page, you can update your time off type, how many hours you want off, and add a note if needed. Click Save once done:

4. You'll be taken back to the Time Off Calendar where you can view your updated time off. If approvals are not required, the status will be a green checkmark indicating it was automatically approved. If approvals are required, then the time off will be pending indicated by a yellow circle.

The status will change to a green checkmark once approved by a manager or administrator:


Edit Time Off (App)

1. To add time off from the app for the current pay period click Time Cards in the bottom navigation and then the arrow next to the time off you want to edit. (Left image below)

2. You can change the time off type, hours and add another note if needed. (Right image below)

3. For time off in the future, you will want to edit time off from the Time Off List instead. (Left image below)

4. Any changed time off will show as pending approval, or may be applied automatically depending on account settings. (Right image below)


FAQ:

Q: Why don't I see the option to edit my time off?

A: If you don't see the option to edit your time off, it's because your employer hasn't enabled edits for you. Please reach out to them directly if you believe this is an error.

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