Leave Requests (HR Mode)
When HR mode is enabled, staff members can submit leave requests through their own account. Editors review and approve or reject them.
Enabling HR mode
Go to Settings → HR and enable Leave requests. This allows staff with Viewer accounts to submit their own leave.
For staff: submitting a request
- Log in to LabRota
- Click Leaves in the bottom navigation
- Tap Request leave
- Choose the leave type, dates, and optionally attach a document
- Submit — your manager will be notified
You'll see a live preview of your remaining balance before submitting.
For managers: approving requests
- Go to Leaves
- Pending requests appear at the top of the list with a yellow indicator
- Click a request to open it
- Choose Approve or Reject
Approved leave immediately appears on the schedule.
Cancelling leave
Staff can cancel their own pending or approved leave from the Leaves view. Managers can also cancel on their behalf.