Time Off is a module in Chime that allows you to manage employee holidays, track allowances, and streamline the approval process. Employees can request time off through the mobile app, managers can approve or decline requests, and everything syncs automatically to timesheets and the Who's Off-Site calendar.
How It Works
Time Off works in a simple flow:
Setup: Super Users create time off policies, request types, and business closures
Generate Allowances: Each individual (where needed) is assigned an annual time off allowance based on their policy
Request: Individuals request time off through the mobile app
Approve: Designated approvers review and approve or decline requests
Track: Approved time off appears on the Who's Off-Site calendar and can sync to timesheets
Key Features
Time Off Policies: Set different allowances for different types of employees (e.g., PAYE vs contractors)
Business Closures: Pre-set bank holidays and mandatory shutdown days
Request Types: Create different categories like annual leave, sick leave, training days
Approval Workflows: Route requests to the right people for approval
Calendar View: Visual overview of who's off and when
Mobile Access: Employees can request and track time off from their phone
Use Case
Time Off is used by:
Super Users: Set up policies, generate allowances, and manage the system
Payroll/HR Teams: Approve requests and manage employee allowances
Site Managers/Contract Managers: Approve time off for their teams
All Users: Request time off and track their remaining allowance
💡 Tips
Start by setting up your time off policies and request types before generating allowances for employees
Keep your setup simple – most customers only need 2-3 time off policies
Set up business closures for the year ahead so employees can see their true available days