Leave & availability
A guide to managing staff leave requests and availability preferences within the system.
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All leave & availability articles
Actioning staff leave requests from a browser
Review, approve or deny staff leave requests in RosterElf, check Xero balances, use leave reports & send approved leave to Xero for payroll.
Actioning staff leave requests from a smartphone
Learn how to review, approve, or deny staff leave requests using the RosterElf mobile app for iPhone and Android, and view archived leave history on the go.
Edit or delete leave entries in the dashboard easily
Learn how to edit or delete leave entries in the RosterElf dashboard, update dates and leave types, and manage Xero synchronization for accurate payroll records.
How to mark a shift as sick in RosterElf
Learn how to mark a rostered shift as sick in RosterElf for accurate leave records, proper payroll processing, and compliance with company attendance policies.
Manage leave requests: Delete or edit with ease
Learn how to delete or edit archived leave requests in RosterElf, update dates and leave types, and maintain accurate leave records for staff management.
Managing or viewing leave on behalf of staff
Learn how to access staff leave records, add and approve leave on behalf of employees, view archived leave history, and check Xero leave balances in RosterElf.
Processing leave for staff on payroll
Learn how to process staff leave requests during payroll cycles in RosterElf, record leave hours accurately, and export leave data to Xero for streamlined payroll management.
Processing sick leave in payroll
Learn how to process sick leave in RosterElf payroll, view shift notes with sick emoticons, approve leave hours, select correct Leave Pay Items, and export to Xero for accurate payroll records.
Requesting leave from a browser
Learn how to request leave in RosterElf from a web browser, submit dates and reasons, manage pending and approved leave, and access archived leave requests for efficient leave management.
Requesting leave from a smartphone
Learn how to request leave on the RosterElf mobile app for iPhone and Android, submit leave requests with dates and reasons, and track approval status through email notifications.
RosterElf leave request email notifications for managers
Learn how RosterElf sends leave request email notifications to managers and admins, understand notification flows for single and multiple sites, and ensure proper leave request tracking.
Updating your availability from a browser
Learn how to update your standard availability and create availability blocks in RosterElf, manage recurring weekly schedules, and set temporary availability changes for specific weeks.
Updating your availability from a smartphone
Learn how to update your standard availability and create availability blocks in the RosterElf mobile app, adjust weekly schedules, and set temporary availability changes for specific weeks.
Viewing my past leave requests on a smartphone
Learn how to view your complete leave history in the RosterElf mobile app, check approved and declined leave requests, and track leave balances on iPhone and Android devices.
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