> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spockoffice.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Request Leave

> Learn how to submit leave requests through Slack or the Spock Dashboard with all required information and approval processes.

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.

## Required Information

When initiating a leave request, please provide the following information:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Leave Type">
    Specify the category of leave (e.g., Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Day).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Leave Duration">
    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)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Dates and Times">
    * **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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notes">
    * **Public Note to Colleagues** (Optional): Information visible to all team members
    * **Private Note to Approvers** (Optional): Context only visible to approvers
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Coverage">
    * **Substitute** (Optional): Colleague covering your responsibilities during absence
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## Request in Slack

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Spock in Slack">
    Navigate to the Spock application within your Slack workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start your request">
    Click on the **Request Leave** button.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ideoworks/a8M340_A1nlkx04M/images/hometab-request-leave-action.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=a8M340_A1nlkx04M&q=85&s=359de879cd8f9c5749baeb9a2bbbf54d" alt="Request leave action in Slack home tab" height="300" className="rounded-lg" data-path="images/hometab-request-leave-action.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in details">
    Complete all required leave information as outlined above.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ideoworks/a8M340_A1nlkx04M/images/request-leave-in-slack.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=a8M340_A1nlkx04M&q=85&s=aa9acfa17970adafee6399b06046edf3" alt="Request leave in Slack" height="300" className="rounded-lg" data-path="images/request-leave-in-slack.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit request">
    Click **Submit** to finalize your request.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Request in the Dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the dashboard">
    Navigate to the [Spock Dashboard](https://spockoffice.com/spockapp).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start new request">
    Click the **Request Leave** button located at the top-right corner.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ideoworks/CI4Nfz7UNxpeNt0q/images/dashboard-leave-request-action.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CI4Nfz7UNxpeNt0q&q=85&s=af64d3a8ba4edcb1a043205fdcfd7127" alt="Request leave action in Dashboard" height="300" className="rounded-lg" data-path="images/dashboard-leave-request-action.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter leave information">
    Complete all necessary leave details in the form.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ideoworks/a8M340_A1nlkx04M/images/request-leave-in-dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=a8M340_A1nlkx04M&q=85&s=a20b2ea8c77ed2fbda969d15ac731b5a" alt="Request leave in Dashboard" height="300" className="rounded-lg" data-path="images/request-leave-in-dashboard.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review your request">
    Check your request details in the **Request Preview** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit request">
    Click **Submit** to send your request for processing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Cancel Leave Request" href="/spock/leave-management/delete-request">
    Learn how to cancel your leave requests.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Request on Behalf" href="/spock/leave-management/request-on-behalf">
    Learn how to request leave on behalf of your team members.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bulk Requests" href="/spock/leave-management/recurring-leaves">
    Learn how to request recurring leaves.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Substitutes" href="/spock/leave-management/substitutes">
    Learn how to set up coverage arrangements for your absence.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  General Managers and Team Managers have the authority to request leave on behalf of their team members when needed.
</Tip>