How do I request time off?

When you use Assembled to submit a time off request, we’ll notify your manager so they can review it. Use this handy guide to learn how it works.

In this article:

• How do I submit a new time off request?
• What happens after my request is submitted?
• Can I change my request?
• How do I check the status of my request?
• Why was my request canceled?

How do I submit a new time off request?

To request time off, follow these steps:

1. Visit My Assembled.
2. Select Time off in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select Request time off.
4. Choose the Type of time off you need.
5. Choose a Start date and End date. You can also set specific times — this can be helpful if you’re just taking part of a day off or need to schedule your work time around an appointment.
6. If you’d like to (or your team requires it), enter a reason for your request.
7. Open the Send request to drop-down menu and select the people who need to review your request. This is probably your manager or the person who handles scheduling for your team. Some people have already turned on automatic notifications for all time off requests, and these folks won’t appear in the menu as options. If you can’t find the right person, it’s likely they’re receiving notifications automatically.
8. Before you submit, review your Time off balance used (this shows how many hours you’re taking off) and check that your request satisfies your team’s requirements.
9. All done? Select the Submit request button.

What happens after my request is submitted?

It will be sent to reviewers by email and in Assembled. They'll see the details of your request and they can approve or deny it.

When your request changes, you’ll receive an email to let you know. If your request is approved, your Assembled schedule will update automatically. If your request is denied, you’ll get feedback about why the request was denied.

Can I change my request?

Yes, you can change your request after you submit it. To do this:

1. Open My Assembled.
2. Select Time off, and then select View time off.
3. Find your pending request and select Edit to make changes or Cancel to remove it.
4. When you’re done, confirm or save to make sure your changes will be stored.

How do I check the status of my request?

When your request’s status changes, you’ll be notified by email. If you’d prefer to check manually, open the Time off requests page to view all the requests you’ve made. In some cases, you might see other team members’ requests as well — this just depends on your access settings.

You can filter the requests by status, type of event, and date. When you find the request you’re looking for, you’ll be able to check its status, review the details, and make any changes.

Why was my request canceled?

If your request has been canceled, it’s likely because:

• You canceled it manually. If this is the case, you can resubmit the request.
• Your schedule has changed and the request doesn’t match your new schedule. You’ll likely need to review what changed before submitting another request.