Request Time Off in the Mobile App

How do I request time off in the mobile app?

Purpose: To give you all of the resources you need to submit your time off requests for approval via the mobile app.

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Request time off

Requesting time off is one of the main reasons you will be regularly logging in to BambooHR mobile app.

There are two ways to request time off through the mobile app. 

  1. Home > Request Time Off
  2. My Info > Time Off Tab > +Request

Select dates

Scroll through the calendar and select the date(s) you would like to take time off. If you need to choose a date range, tap the start date and drag your finger through to the end date. Another way to choose is by tapping the start date and end date.

After choosing your dates, tap Continue, select the time off category, confirm the request dates/hours, and a note, and click Send.

  1. Time Off Category: Once selected the time off category will show with the year to date (YTD) hours used.
  2. Total Hours: The amount for each day will auto-populate eight hours on each day and will show the total at the top.
  3. Daily Hours: The amount of hours listed for each day. If you need to change the amount, tap on the amount and make your changes. Additionally, you will see the options of Full Day or Half Day. Please note, that the option for Full Day or Half Day is only available on the iOS app.
  4. Note: Once you confirm the amount, add a note as to why you are requesting time off. Then, tap Send.

Negative time off balance

If you request time off that is less than your allotment, a negative balance warning will appear before submitting the request.

Request confirmation

After you submit your request, a notification will appear letting you know that you submitted your request successfully.

Current balances and requests

There are two ways to view current time off balances. 

  1. Home > Time Off tab > select time off type
  2. My Info > Time Off tab > Current Balances

There are two ways to view current time off requests. 

  1. Home > Time Off tab > select time off type > Scheduled Time Off list > select time off date
  2. My Info > Time Off tab > Current Balances > select time off type > Scheduled Time Off list > select time off date
Do you want to request time off in the web app?

To request time off in the web app, navigate to the Time Off widget on BambooHR Home.* Click Request Time Off.

  1. Select the date(s) you need to take time off. If you are only requesting one day, the start date and end date will be the same. 
  2. Select the category of time off you are requesting. 
  3. The dates you need to take time off will pop up, and the amount of time (hours or days) will be auto-filled. If you need to edit the number of hours, click in the amount box to update it. 
  4. Add a note for the approver(s). 
  5. Click Send Request to submit your time off request for approval. Once the approver(s) decide on your request, you will receive an email notification. 

*If you are not using BambooHR Time Tracking, you will see the Request Time Off button in the My Info widget on Home.