As an approver, you can review and approve or decline time off requests from the Chime desktop platform. You'll see all requests assigned to you, along with details about who else is off at the same time to help you make informed decisions.
Approve Time Off
Select the Time Off tile from the left-hand menu
Click the Approvals tab at the top
Choose which view you want:
For Your Approval: Shows only requests assigned to you
Pending Approval: Shows all requests awaiting approval across the company (if you have super user permissions)
Click on a request to open the details
Review the information:
Employee name and request type
Dates requested and duration
Any comments left by the employee (or you can add comments)
Who else is off: At the bottom, you'll see other people taking time off around the same dates (filtered by site, trade, or employer)
Choose an action:
Approve: Click the green Approve button
Decline: Click the Decline button and add a reason
Reassign: If you're not the right person to approve, reassign to another manager
Cancel: If the request needs to be cancelled (on behalf of the employee)
Optional:
Add a comment to explain your decision
Upload documents if needed (e.g., doctor's note for sick leave)
The employee will see the updated status immediately on their mobile app.
Use Case
This feature is predominantly used by:
Payroll/HR teams who centrally manage all time off approvals
Site Managers approving time off for their site teams
Contract Managers approving time off for their project teams
Line Managers approving time off for their direct reports
Super Users who may need to step in when regular approvers are unavailable
The desktop platform gives approvers a comprehensive view with the "who else is off" feature, making it easy to spot potential issues with coverage before approving.
💡 Tips
Always check the "who else is off" section at the bottom before approving to avoid understaffing
Use the comment feature to explain any declines so employees understand the reasoning
If you're going on holiday yourself, reassign your pending approvals to a colleague to avoid delays