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How to Add, Edit, or Delete Time Off—Manager (App)
How to Add, Edit, or Delete Time Off—Manager (App)

Step-by-step instructions covering how to add, edit or delete time off as a Manager from the Buddy Punch app.

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Overview: Just like employees, Managers can manage their own time off. This includes being able to add or edit from the mobile app. Additionally, managers can add, edit, or delete time off for their assigned employees from the mobile app.

Instructions For Self:

Instructions For Assigned Employees:
Add Time Off
Edit Time Off
Delete Time Off


Add Time Off—Self

1. Start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. On the Time Off List page, click the + button located in the top right-hand corner. (Middle image below)

3. On the Add Time Off page, you can select your name from the dropdown and enter your time off details such as:

  • Date

  • Earning Code

  • Hours

  • Note

If you need to enter multiple non-consecutive days off at once click +Add to populate another line. If you need to enter multiple consecutive days, you can use the Switch to date ranges option instead. Once all details are entered, click Save. (Right image below)


Edit Time Off—Self

Important: You can only edit your own time off if edits have been enabled by an Administrator and the time off is unapproved.

1. Start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Time Off List page, click the arrow to the right of time off entry you want to edit. (Right image below)

3. From the Edit Time Off page, you can then edit:

  • Time Off Type

  • Time Off in Hours

  • Note

Once edits are made, click Save. (Left image below)

4. You'll then be taken back to the Time Off List where you can find your edited entry. (Right image below)


Delete Time Off—For Self

Important: Managers cannot delete their own time off. The time off would need to be deleted by another assigned Manager or any Administrator.


Add Time OffFor Assigned Employees

1. Start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

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

3. On the Add Time Off page, you can select an assigned employees name from the dropdown and enter their time off details such as:

  • Date

  • Earning Code

  • Hours

  • Note

If you need to enter multiple non-consecutive days off at once click +Add to populate another line. If you need to enter multiple consecutive days, you can use the Switch to date ranges option instead. Once all details are entered, click Save. (Right image below)


Edit Time OffFor Assigned Employees

1. Start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Time Off List page, click the arrow to the right of the time off entry you want to edit. (Middle image below)

3. You can then edit:

  • Time Off Type

  • Time Off in Hours

  • Note

Once edits are made, click Save. (Right image below)


Delete Time OffFor Assigned Employees

1. Start by clicking Time Off in the bottom navigation. (Left image below)

2. Once on the Time Off List page, click the arrow to the right of time off entry you want to delete. (Right image below)

3. From the Edit Time Off page, select the Delete button. (Left image below)

4. And confirm the deletion process by selecting Yes. (Right image below)


FAQ

Q: Why does my time off show as pending approval?

A: If your time off is showing as pending, this means that your employer has approvals enabled. They will need to review the time off and decide whether they want to approve or deny the request.

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