How to allow option of working out of office

How to Set Up "Out of Office" Leave Type in HRLocker

Creating custom leave types in HRLocker allows organizations to tailor the system to their specific needs, such as adding a non-deductible "Out of Office" leave type for situations like working from home.

Steps to Create a New Leave Type

Log in as an Administrator:
Navigate to Office Settings:
- Go to Settings and then select Offices to choose the specific office for which you want to set up the leave type.
Configure Time-off Settings:
- Under the selected office, click on Time Off to access leave settings.
Access Time-off Request & Rostering Request Types Section:
- Scroll to the section titled Time-off Request & Rostering Request Types and click on Add new to create a new leave type.
Set Up Leave Type Details:
- Name: Enter an appropriate name for the leave type, such as “Out of Office.”
- Leave Type: Select Out of Office from the dropdown menu of leave types.
Select Who Can Request This Leave:
- Determine who can request this type of leave
Submission of Leave Type:
- Click Submit to save the new leave type settings.

Additional Settings and Considerations

Non-Deductible from Annual Leave:
- "Out of Office" are not deducted from the employee's annual leave balance.
Automatic Approval:
- "Out of Office" leave to be automatically approved upon request. This means that the leave request will not require manual approval by a manager.
Visibility in Who’s Off Calendar:

- Once an employee submits a request for this type of leave, it will appear in the Who’s Off calendar and is colour coded yellow.