Request time off in Shifts
Applies To
Teams Microsoft TeamsThis article applies to frontline workers. Here's how to request time off in Shifts.
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Request time off
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At the upper-right corner of the Shifts home screen, tap the plus icon (
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If you’re on more than one team, choose the team in which you want to request time off.
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Choose the type of time off you're requesting.
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Set the duration:
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If you’re requesting the whole day off, turn on the All Day toggle.
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If you’re requesting part of the day off, turn off the All Day toggle, and select the applicable times.
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Fill in the reason (optional), and then tap Done. Your request is sent to your manager for approval. When your manager approves (or denies) your request, you’ll get notified in your Teams Activity feed. If your request is approved, you’ll see your time off in the schedule.
View your time-off requests
In Shifts, tap Requests 
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The In progress section lists requests that are pending manager approval. You can cancel any request that’s still in progress.
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The Completed section lists requests that were approved (or denied) by a manager.
Choose a request to see its details.
Tip: You can also select the notification in your Teams Activity feed for a request that’s approved or denied by a manager. Doing this takes you to the specific request in Shifts.
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Request time off
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In Shifts, go to the Requests tab, and then choose New request.
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Select the Time off tab.
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Fill out your time-off request.
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Set the start and end dates.
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If you’re requesting the whole day off, turn on the All Day toggle. If you’re requesting part of the day off, turn off the All Day toggle, and select the applicable times.
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Choose a reason for your time off.
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Optionally, add a note.
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When you’re done, select Send request. Your request is sent to your manager for approval. When your manager approves (or denies) your request, you’ll get a notification in your Teams Activity feed. If your request is approved, you’ll see your time off in the schedule.
View your time-off requests
To view your requests, go to the Requests tab in Shifts. Here, you’ll see all your time-off and shift requests:
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The In progress section lists requests that are pending manager approval. You can cancel any request that’s still in progress.
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The Completed section lists requests that were approved (or denied) by a manager.
Choose a request to see its details.
Tip: You can also select the notification in your Teams Activity feed for a request that’s approved or denied by a manager. Doing this takes you to the specific request on the Requests tab in Shifts.
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