> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.roostedhr.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Time Off Requests

> Time-off requests are requests a worker can put in letting you know they will not be available to work any shifts. How to manage them?

**Time Off Requests: What Are They?** Time-off requests are submissions made by workers to inform you that they will be unavailable to work during certain shifts. You can easily enable or disable time-off requests by navigating to:

1. **Configuration**
2. **Settings**
3. **Worker Interaction**
4. **Time Off Requests**

From this section, you can toggle Time Off Requests on or off. When enabled, workers can submit their time-off requests. When disabled, they will not be able to make such requests.

## How do they work?

When a worker submits a time off request, they will not be able to pick up any shifts or receive Sign-Up Bot messages for shifts that overlap with their requested time off. As an admin, you can approve or reject this request through the **[Time Off Manager.](https://support.roostedhr.com/en/articles/9497286-time-off-manager)** If the worker withdraws the time off request or if you reject it, **the worker will be eligible to pick up shifts during that time period.**

## How can I approve or deny them?

There are two ways to view, approve, or deny a worker’s time off requests:

1. **Via the Worker’s Profile**:

   1. Go to the **Workers Module**.
   2. Click the wrench icon to the right of the worker whose time off you want to review.
   3. Select **Schedule**.
   4. Click on **Availability/Time Off**.

   Here, you can view the worker’s time off and availability on a weekly basis. To see the details of a time off request, select the day marked with a time off indicator.

2. **Via the Time Off Manager**:
   1. Access the Time Off Manager from the blue Admin bar on the left-hand side under **Scheduling**.

This section provides a centralized view where you can easily approve or deny requests.

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From this screen, you can view and reject time off requests. To reject a request:

1. Click the **bin icon** next to the request.
2. Confirm the rejection by clicking **OK**.

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## Where can workers add time off requests?

Workers can add time off requests by logging into the web app. From their homepage, they can either:

1. Click on **Go to Calendar**.
2. Access the calendar to add their time off request.

Workers can add time off requests by logging into the web app. From their homepage, they can:

1. Click on **Go to Calendar**.
2. Alternatively, click the **person icon** at the top right and then select **Calendar**.

This will take them to a calendar layout where they can select a day in the future to add time off requests.

​Owners & Admins enter time off in the same two places a worker will add availability.