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You can request leave directly in Slack or via the Spock Dashboard. Both methods allow you to submit comprehensive leave requests with all necessary details.

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Required Information

When initiating a leave request, please provide the following information:
Specify the category of leave (e.g., Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day).
Choose from the following options:
  • One Day: Single day leave
  • Half-Day: Morning (AM) or afternoon (PM)
  • Multiple Days: Extended leave period
  • Specific Hours: Exact time tracking (if hourly tracking is enabled)
  • Start Date: When your leave begins
  • End Date: When your leave ends (for multi-day requests)
  • Start and End Time: Exact hours for hourly leaves
  • Public Note to Colleagues (Optional): Information visible to all team members
  • Private Note to Approvers (Optional): Context only visible to approvers
  • Substitute (Optional): Colleague covering your responsibilities during absence
Upon submission, Spock will notify designated approvers if the selected leave type requires approval. If approval is not required, your leave will be auto-approved.

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Request in Slack

1

Open Spock in Slack

Navigate to the Spock application within your Slack workspace.
2

Start your request

Click on the Request Leave button.Request leave action in Slack home tab
3

Fill in details

Complete all required leave information as outlined above.Request leave in Slack
4

Submit request

Click Submit to finalize your request.

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Request in the Dashboard

1

Access the dashboard

Navigate to the Spock Dashboard.
2

Start new request

Click the Request Leave button located at the top-right corner.Request leave action in Dashboard
3

Enter leave information

Complete all necessary leave details in the form.Request leave in Dashboard
4

Review your request

Check your request details in the Request Preview section.
5

Submit request

Click Submit to send your request for processing.

Cancel Leave Request

Learn how to cancel your leave requests.

Request on Behalf

Learn how to request leave on behalf of your team members.

Bulk Requests

Learn how to request recurring leaves.

Substitutes

Learn how to set up coverage arrangements for your absence.
General Managers and Team Managers have the authority to request leave on behalf of their team members when needed.