This article explains how you can submit time-off requests as an independent contractor.
The process varies depending on the contract type. Learn more about the three contract types that Deel offers.
In this article you will find information about:
How do I submit a Time-Off request with a Fixed contract?
How do I check the status of a Time-Off Request with a Fixed contract?
How do I submit a Time-Off request with a Pay As You Go contract?
How do I check the status of a Time-Off request with a Pay As You Go contract?
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Note: You can not submit a time-off request with a Milestone contract. This is because you get paid only once work is completed, and regular invoice cycles do not apply. |
How to submit a Time-Off request with a Fixed contract
✅ Step 1 – Click on the Fixed contract in the Contract details card on the Dashboard
✅ Step 2 – Click the Time Off tab on the upper right side of the screen.
✅ Step 3 – Fill out the dates for your request and add additional details. Click Add Time Off.
Your Time-Off request has been submitted to your client for review!
How do I check the status of my Time-Off Request?
✅ Step 1 – Click on the Time Off tab on your Dashboard.
✅ Step 2 – Check the status of your time-off request.
You will receive an email when the request has been accepted or rejected.
In the History box, you can can see if your request is still pending or has been approved. You can cancel your Time-Off request by clicking the blue garbage bin icon.
Important! Clients can choose if Time-Off will be paid or unpaid. If unpaid, the client will manually input how much they are deducting from the next invoice.
How to submit a time-off request with a Pay As You Go contract
While Time-Off can’t be added with this type of contract, you can include it as an invoice adjustment by following the steps below.
✅ Step 1 – Click on the Pay As You Go contract in the Contract details card on the Dashboard
✅ Step 2 – Click the Adjust button in the Invoice Details box.
✅ Step 3 – From the "Type of Adjustment" drop-down menu, select the Time Off option.
✅ Step 4 – Add the amount to be deducted from the invoice, and provide additional details
✅ Step 5 – Click the Adjust Amount button
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Note: While you do not have a paid Time-Off option with this contract type, you may request 0.01 as the minimum amount to be deducted |
How do I check the status of my Time-Off Request?
✅ Step 1 – Log in to your Deel Account
✅ Step 2 – In the Invoice Details section, you can see adjustments for the invoice cycle, including Time-Off requests
You can cancel the Time-Off adjustment by clicking the blue garbage bin icon