This article explains how independent contractors can request time off from their clients.

Time-off can be requested for all the contracts which include Fixed contracts, Milestone contracts and Pay As You Go contracts.

For Fixed contracts:

✅ Step 1 – In the left sidebar, expand Workspace and select Time off.

Click the chevron next to Workspace to expand its menu, then select Time off. The Time off page opens.

✅ Step 2 – Request time off

Select Request time off, then fill out the dates for your request and add additional details.

An email will be received when the request has been accepted or rejected.

Clients can choose if time-off will be paid or unpaid. For Fixed Rate contractor agreements, clients can set an automatic invoice deduction amount when they either request an unpaid time-off on behalf of the worker, or if they edit an approved time-off.

Check the status of a request from the Time Off page. Cancel a request by selecting the upcoming Time Off details and clicking on Cancel Time Off.

For Milestone Contracts and Pay As You Go Contracts

Navigate to contract profile to access the time-off flow.

Clients can create time-off policies for contractors that is either paid leave or unpaid leave. Contractors cannot request paid time off unless they have been added to a policy that permits paid PTO leave.

✅ Step 1 – Select the Time Off page

From your Home dashboard, scroll down and click on View all in Time Off and Public Holidays section. Click on Add Time off button on top right.

✅ Step 2 – Add time off details 

Fill out the dates for the request and add additional details.

Click Request Time Off

Requested Time Off details can be edited or the request cancel entirely.