04
Requesting Leave
Employees request leave through the portal, the Odoo mobile app, or directly in the backend.
Process lifecycle
1
Request leave as an employee
Time Off
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New Time Off
Click New Time Off to create a leave request.
Leave request fields
Time Off Type
*
Select the leave type — Annual Leave, Medical Leave, etc.
From / To
*
Start and end date of the leave. Half-day options appear if the leave type supports it.
Duration
Auto-calculated in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Description
Optional reason for the leave. Required for some leave types (e.g. Emergency Leave).
2
Attach supporting documents
For medical leave, attach the medical certificate (MC) from the doctor. Click Attach File in the chatter before or after submission. Managers can see attachments when reviewing the request. Some companies require MCs within 48 hours of return — enforce this through your HR policy.
3
Leave request on mobile
The Odoo mobile app supports leave requests natively. Employees can submit leave, view their balance, and check approval status from their phone. The app sends push notifications when a manager approves or refuses the request.