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How to request and assign time off

Discover the different functions available for requesting and assigning time off for one or more employees

Factorial provides a variety of options for requesting and assigning time off to suit the needs of different roles within a company. Whether you're an employee seeking time off, a manager looking to manage your team's absences, or an administrator responsible for overseeing the entire process, Factorial has you covered.


 

To request an absence

  1. On your sidebar, go to Time off
  2. Click on Add time off - Located in the upper right corner
  3. Select the Type of absence
  4. Fill in the fields
  5. Delegate approver (optional): if you are a time off approver for someone, you can choose a person who will approve time off requests during your absence
  6. Click on Add

💡 Based on the selected absence and its corresponding time off allowance settings, Factorial offers the possibility to request the absence in days, half days or hours.

 

 

To assign absences

💡 This is how an admin, manager, or someone with permission can assign absences to employees.

 

Factorial provides two different ways to assign absences: in bulk using the Omni button or from the employee profile.

 

In bulk using the Omni button

  1. Head to the Omni button
  2. Click on Add time off
  3. Fill in the fields:
    • Choose a policy
    • Define the type of absence
    • Select the employee (you can select more than one)
    • Complete the other fields
    • If needed, add a delegate approver
  4. Click on Add days

 

From the employee profile

  1. On your sidebar, go to Employees
  2. Search for the employee in question
  3. Click on the employee
  4. Select Time Off
  5. Click on Add Time Off

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