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How to Add or Edit Time Off—Employee (App)
How to Add or Edit Time Off—Employee (App)

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

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Written by Rachel
Updated over 3 months ago

Overview: If you want to add or edit time off, whether in the current pay period or the future, you can do so directly from your time card or the time off calendar from the Buddy Punch app or website.

Instructions:


Add Time Off—Time Card

1. When logged into the mobile app, click Time Cards in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the time card page, click the + button in the top right-hand corner. (Right image below)

3. You'll be presented with a dropdown where you want to select Add Time Off. (Left image below)

4. On the Add Time Off page, you'll be able to add:

  • Date

  • Time Off Type

  • Hours

  • Note

Choose the +Add New option to add multiple days of time off. If the days are consecutive, choose the Switch to date ranges option. Click Save once done. (Middle image below)

5. After saving, you'll be taken back to the Time Card page where you'll see the newly added time off either automatically applied or Pending Approval, depending on the settings your Administrator specified. (Right image below)


Add Time Off—Time Off Calendar

1. When logged into the mobile app, click Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Time Off List page, click the + button in the top right-hand corner. (Right image below)

3. On the Add Time Off page, you'll be able to add:

  • Date

  • Time Off Type

  • Hours

  • Note

Choose the +Add New option to add multiple days of time off. If the days are consecutive, choose the Switch to date ranges option. Click Save once done. (Left image below)

4. After saving, you'll be taken back to the Time Off List page where you'll see the newly added time off either automatically applied or Pending Approval, depending on the settings your Administrator specified. (Right image below)


Edit Time Off—Time Card

1. To edit time off, start by clicking Time Cards in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Edit Time Off page, you can adjust the Time Off Type, and number of hours and add a note if needed. (Middle image below)

3. After saving, you'll be taken to the Time Off List page where you'll see the newly added time off either automatically applied or Pending Approval, depending on the settings your Administrator specified. (Right image below)


​​Edit Time Off—Time Off Calendar

1. To edit time off in the future, start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Edit Time Off page, you can adjust the Time Off Type, and number of hours and add a note if needed. (Middle image below)

3. After saving, you'll be taken to the Time Off List page where you'll see the newly added time off either automatically applied or Pending Approval, depending on the settings your Administrator specified. (Right image below)


FAQ

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

A: If you don't see the time off option, your Administrator has not enabled time off. Please contact them if you feel this is incorrect.

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.

Q: Will I receive a notification if my time off is approved or denied?

A: Yes, if you have the time off changes email notification enabled (Found in your personal profile), you'll receive a notification when your time off is approved or denied.

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