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• Reporting Absences

  From your Computer

  Absence tracking allows you to report when you cannot work an assigned shift that takes place within the next 24 hours. When you report an absence, the shift is removed from your schedule and management is notified. This article walks through self-reporting absences. Users with admin, manager, and supervisor level...

• How Tracking Absences Works

  From your Computer, iOS device, Android device

  Absence tracking is a feature that allows users to report when they cannot work an assigned shift that takes place within the next 24 hours. When users report an absence, management is notified that the assigned person will not be working and coverage is needed. Absence tracking is available from...

• Bid on OpenShifts (OpenShift Requests)

  From your Android device

  Some OpenShifts may require pick-up approval by management. Bid on an OpenShift to express interest in a shift. Management then selects a user from the list of interested users to assign the shift. You can also request to work OpenShifts on the web app or an iOS device. From the When I Work Scheduling app, tap the Open Shifts Available card on the Dashboard. Tap the OpenShift that you want to take. Tap Request Shift. A confirmation appears at the bottom. Pending Approval After you submit your OpenShift request, it is sent to your manager for approval. You will be notified if you are...

• Bid on OpenShifts (OpenShift Requests)

  From your Computer

  Some OpenShifts may require pick up approval by management. Bid on an OpenShift to express interest in a shift. Management then selects a user from the list of interested users to assign the shift. You can also request to work OpenShifts from an Android device or iOS device. From the My...

• Time Off Types

  From your Computer, iOS device, Android device

  Every time off request created must have a time off type. The type of time off communicates why the user is taking time off. The time off request feature in When I Work may not fully align with your employer’s rules for time off. For more information on how your...

• Accept Shift Swap and Drop Requests

  From your Android device

  If your coworker cannot work an assigned shift, they can invite you to cover their shift. They may ask you to trade shifts (swap) or take a shift (drop). You can accept shift coverage requests from your Android device. You can also accept swap and drop requests from your computer or iOS...