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Overtime Requests and Approval

This guide covers the process of submitting overtime requests as an employee and reviewing them as a supervisor.

Submitting Overtime Requests​

Employees can submit overtime requests through the Time Management module.

  1. Navigate to Time Management -> Overtime Requests
  2. Click Add New
  3. Complete the required fields:
    • Date of overtime work
    • Start and end time
    • Overtime category
    • Reason for overtime
  4. Click Submit to send for approval
Overtime Request

Request Statuses​

  • Draft: Saved but not submitted
  • Pending Approval: Awaiting supervisor review
  • Approved: Overtime approved
  • Rejected: Overtime not approved
  • Cancelled: Request withdrawn by employee

Approving Overtime Requests​

Supervisors can review and approve overtime requests from their team members.

  1. Navigate to Time Management -> Overtime Requests -> Subordinate Overtime Requests
  2. Review the list of pending requests
  3. Click on a request to view details
  4. Click Approve or Reject
  5. Add notes if needed

Tips for Employees​

  • Submit requests in advance when possible
  • Provide clear, specific reasons for overtime
  • Track your overtime usage
  • Follow up on pending requests

Tips for Supervisors​

  • Process requests within 24-48 hours
  • Provide clear feedback for rejections
  • Track department overtime spending
  • Address frequent overtime patterns