How to Request Time Off
Learn how to request time off from the web portal and mobile app
ClockShark Time Off is only available on the Pro Plan
If you have time off policies set up in ClockShark, employees can request time off through either the ClockShark website or the mobile app. Learn more about time off policies in How to Set Up Time Off Policies.
Request time off in the ClockShark website
To request time off in the web portal:
- Go to Time > My Time Clock.

- Click My Time Off.
- Click + Request Time Off.

- Select the Policy.
- Next to When, select the First Day and Last Day from the date pickers.
- If this is for a partial day, select Partial Days. You can select one of the options available, or Custom Time off schedule if no other options apply.
- Optionally, enter a Description to explain the reason for your request.
- Click Request Time Off.

Note:
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Your request will be approved or declined by your manager or an administrator. You will receive an email alert when your request is either approved or denied. You can view pending and approved requests in the ClockShark mobile app.
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Administrators can also create requests for time off on behalf of other employees.
Request time off in the mobile app
To request time off in the mobile app:
- From the Home page, tap Schedule.
- Tap Time Off and tap
. - Select the relevant Policy.
- Tap Date(s) . You'll see the Single / Multiple / Range options.
- Select the relevant date(s) on the calendar, then tap Save.
- Set the Start time and Duration.
- Enter a Description to provide more information to the person approving your request.
- Tap Request Time Off.
- Existing requests are displayed under MY REQUESTS and display whether they are a Pending Request, Denied or Approved.
- Tap on an existing request to view the Time Off Details and Cancel Request if required.