Send a Time off/Overtime Request on Mobile

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Use the Folks mobile app to send your manager a time off or overtime request when you're on the move.

Time off request

  1. If you haven't already done so, download the Folks application to your mobile device.
  2. Open the application and log in to your account. The app will display in English or French, depending on the system language you set in your device.
  3. Tap the + Make a request button below the summary of your banks. You can also tap Requests in the navigation menu at the bottom of the screen to access the request form.
  4. In the request form, under the Time off tab, complete the required information. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
    Field Description
    Type*

    Select the type of time off request. Other fields may appear depending on your selection.

    For example, if you're sending an absence request, you'll need to select the reason and indicate whether it's paid leave and whether you want to impute the sick bank.
    Include weekend days Activate this option if you wish to include weekend days in your leave request.
    Start - End* Enter the date manually or display the calendar.
    Days details Enter the details of each day requested if they do not correspond to a full day.
    Other information Enter a comment if necessary.
  5. If desired, tap the Add a document button to include an attachment.
  6. When you have finished, tap Send request. An email will be sent to your manager to inform them of your request.

Once your request has been processed, you'll receive an email informing you whether it has been accepted or rejected.

Overtime request

  1. Access the request form by tapping the + Make a request button under your bank summary or by tapping Requests in the navigation menu at the bottom of the screen.
  2. In the request form, under the Overtime tab, complete the required information. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
    Field Description
    Type* Select the type of overtime request.
    Date* Enter the date manually or display the calendar.
    Duration* Enter the duration.
    Time value* Select the time value.
    Other information Enter a comment if necessary.
  3. If desired, tap the Add a document button to include an attachment.
  4. When you have finished, tap Send request. An email will be sent to your manager to inform them of your request.

Once your request has been processed, you'll receive an email informing you whether it has been accepted or rejected.