Time Off Request Form

Your form must include the following:

• Employee's full name.
• Date of request.
• Date of time-off requested.
• Reason for time off.
• Employee's and manager's signature.
• Approval or denial confirmation.

1. Set how far in advance and how often time off can be requested.
2. Develop a system for handling overlapping requests.
3. Compile a list of backup employees for replacements.
4. Establish time frames during which employees cannot request time off.

If an employee takes paid time off, the employer cannot request proof of illness as the paid time off is considered as vacation days. The employer is, however, entitled to request details of sick leave and the employee's expected date of return.

In terms of the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees are only paid when they work, so an employer may authorize unpaid vacation leave at any time. Exempt employees may incur deductions for unpaid time off.

You can get more details from the Fair Labor Standards Act regulation 29 CFR 541.602(b)(2).

To request time off, employees must fill out a time off request form and hand it in to their supervisors 14 days prior to the beginning of the proposed time off period. Requesting time off with the proper procedures does not guarantee time off. Supervisors must first give approval.

Paid time off may be accrued by employees over the course of each year and the amount accrued may increase with each year of employment. Paid time off can be used at the employee's discretion, as long as proper notice is given, a time off request form is turned in, and a direct supervisor approves it.

This depends on your company policy, but unpaid time off is typically granted when an employee has used up their paid or sick leave and has requested time off to handle unusual circumstances in their life. Unpaid leave is not covered under a company's sick leave, paid leave, or paid time off.