Namely Time: Approving Time off as a Manager

This advises on how to approve a time off request in Namely Time.

OVERVIEW

Everyone needs time off every once in a while! If you have an employee who submitted a Time Off Request in Namely time - follow these steps to approve or decline it.

PROCESS

Refer to this video: Approving Time off as a Manager

Dashboard View

You can quickly approve or decline Time Off Requests from the Dashboard in Namely Time.

  1. First, log in to Namely Time. From your HRIS homepage, click the Manage Timesheet link,

  2. The time-off request can be seen on the Dashboard located in the Pending Time Off Requests widget.

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  1. Requests can be approved and denied by using the X or checkmark located near the pending time-off request. 

  • X will deny the request.

  • Check will approve the request.

Calendar View

If you'd like a birdseye view of Time off Requests from a calendar, go to Request Manager: Tools > Request Manager. You'll be able to view all requests (pending, approved, and denied.) 

  1. To approve a request from this view, right-click on the request. The following options will appear:

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  • Add: Provides the option to add another request if needed.

  • Detail: When selected, will allow you view and edit any of the information for the request.

TIP:

Once the request has been denied or approved this information cannot be changed. If you need to edit a request after you've approved or denied it, delete the request and re-enter it. 

  • Delete: Deletes the request.

  • Approve Request Level 1: Will approve the request. You will not have to worry about the request level.  All requests only require level 1 approval.

  • Deny: will deny the request.