--- title: "Create a Time Off Request for an Employee via Mobile" slug: "create-a-time-off-request-for-an-employee-via-mobile" description: "Easily create time off requests for employees in the R365 Mobile App, managing accruals, blackout dates, and approvals with user-friendly navigation." updated: 2026-08-18T14:41:57Z published: 2026-08-18T14:41:57Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/create-a-time-off-request-for-an-employee-via-mobile" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create a Time Off Request for an Employee via Mobile Scheduling users create time off on behalf of employees from the Time off tab of the [Schedule Requests screen](https://docs.restaurant365.com/docs/en/schedule-requests) in the R365 Mobile App. All date restrictions, time off type options, and accrual balances in the form reflect the selected employee's settings. Users with access to the manager tools and scheduling can create a time off requests for employees. --- ## Navigation ****Navigation Steps**** 1. Tap **More** to open the mobile navigation. 2. Under **Workforce**, select **Schedule approvals.** This will open the Schedule requests screen. 3. Tap the **Time Off** tab. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-8NPZOMUA.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) --- ## Create Time Off for an Employee Follow these steps to create a time off request on behalf of an employee: *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Tap the **+** (create) button in the bottom-right corner of the screen.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-C8SHN4PN.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) The Request time off screen opens. > [!NOTE] > The '+' button is only visible to users with scheduling and manager tool permissions. Users without the required permissions see the Time off tab but do not see the button. ****2)** Tap **Select employee**, search for the employee by name, and tap their name to select them.** The list narrows as text is entered. The form loads the selected employee's time off types, accrual balances, blackout dates, and date restrictions after selection. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-LYFWSZFU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) ****3)** Tap **Select a time off type**, choose a type from the list, and tap **Done**.** Time off type options are specific to the selected employee. If PTO Accruals is enabled, the employee's accrual balances appear alongside each type option. Select from personal, vacation, or jury duty. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-UMPOXD0H.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) ****4)** Tap **Start date** and **End date** to set the time off dates. From this section, also set the time, if applicable. The system defaults to **All Day.**** Dates shown in black are blackout dates and cannot be selected. The number of days selected appears below the date fields when a date range is set. To set a **time**, turn the **All Day** toggle **off**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-BQV59KBB.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) ****5) Optional**: Enter notes for the employee in the **Employee notes** field.** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-3LRJXALP.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) ****6)** Tap **Submit request**.** If the selected employee's request limit has been reached, a dialog appears. Tap **Proceed** to override the limit and submit the request, or tap **Cancel** to return to the form without creating the request. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0I6LWNJJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T17%3A14%3A21Z&se=2026-11-07T18%3A14%3A21Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Pf4VVoRN2yVA3qhE62Fa%2FBeKqwesuDuaSRDpVaGf%2FsU%3D) The time off request will now appear on the Schedule requests screen Time Off tab until it is reviewed for approval by a manager. ## Related - [Create Time Off for an Employee (Schedule Requests Page)](/create-time-off-for-an-employee-schedule-requests-page.md) - [Creating Time Off For an Employee](/manager-tools-creating-time-off-for-an-employee.md)