What is an Open-Ended Time Off Request?

Enabling Open-Ended Time Off (Admins)

To allow this option for a time off type:

1. Go to System Settings -> Time Management -> Time Off
2. Select Time Off Types.
3. Create a new type or edit an existing one.
4. Select Days under Units of Time
5. Under Request Restrictions:
   
   • Enable Allow Overbook.

1. • Select Allow Open Time Off.

         6.    Save your changes.

Notes:

• Available for day-based time off types only.
  

• Not available if Balance Required is enabled.
  

• If disabled later, existing open requests remain active, but new ones cannot be created.
  
  

Submitting an Open-Ended Request (Employees)

If enabled by your company, this is how you can submit an open-ended request:

1. Navigate to Time Off.
2. Click on + in the Requests tab.
3. Select the applicable time off type.
4. Choose a Start Date.
5. Leave the End Date blank.
6. Click Save.

The request will be submitted with an Open status.

Note:

• The start date is required.
  

• Only full-day requests are supported.
  

• Only one Open-Ended Time Off request can be active per employee.
  
  

Managing an Open Request

While Open

• Duration is calculated from the start date to the current date.
• Time off balances update daily.
• The request appears as ongoing in calendars and reports.
  
  

Ending the Request

When returning to work:

1. Open the existing request.
2. Click End Time Off.
3. Select the return date.
4. Save.
   
   

The system will automatically recalculate the total duration and update balances