Add an absence request: flexible / zero-hours work pattern

This section is designed to help employees who do not work a standard work pattern with fixed hours add a holiday or another absence When an employee or worker is absent from work. This can be for a variety of reasons. request.

For creating an absence on a standard work pattern, refer to Add an absence request: standard work pattern.


The steps in this section are based on creating a holiday absence, but you can follow the same process for any type of absence.

  1. Open the Staffology HR mobile app.

  2. On your Home screen, find Holiday and Absence and select the plus (+) option.

    • Alternatively, navigate to More > Absence and select the plus (+) option.

  3. Select your absence dates using the calendar:

    • To select one day, tap on the required date.

    • To select a date range, tap the start then the end date of your absence. The selected dates highlight in the calendar.

  4. The Date From and To fields auto-populate. If selecting a date range, the days of the week will also display.

  5. Specify the absence duration:

    • If you work a days-based pattern, enter 1 to take the entire day.

    • If you work an hours-based pattern, enter the number of hours. For example, enter 8 to take a full day off (assuming 8 working hours).

  6. Set the absence details:

    • Tap Type and select an option from the list. For example, Holiday.

    • Tap Reason and choose an option.

    • Optionally, enter a comment in the Comment field.

  1. If your absence includes weekends and you usually work on these days, select either Include Saturday or Include Sunday radio buttons as needed.

  2. Tap on Request submit your absence request.

  3. Your request sends to your line manager/approver for approval.