How to Enter Employee Time Off in Odoo 18 Enterprise
Managing employee leave properly is important for smooth HR operations. In Odoo 18 Enterprise, the Employees and Time Off modules work together to handle leave requests, approvals and leave balances efficiently.
This blog explains step-by-step how to enter employee time off in Odoo 18 Enterprise.
What is Employee Time Off?
Time Off refers to employee leave such as: Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Leave, Work From Home, Compensatory Off, Unpaid Leave
Odoo helps track leave requests, approvals and remaining leave balance automatically.
Method 1: Employee Enters Time Off
Navigation:
* Time Off Module → My Time Off → Create
Steps:
* Click Create
* Select Time Off Type (Sick Leave, Paid Leave, etc.)
* Select Start Date and End Date
* Duration will be calculated automatically
* Add Description/Reason
Click approve button :
* Employee submits a Time Off request.
* Manager clicks Approve
* Leave status becomes Approved/Validated.
Method 2: HR Enters Time Off for Employee
Navigation:
* Employees → Open Employee → Click Time Off Smart Button
* Time Off Type: Select the type of leave (e.g., Sick Leave).
* Dates: Choose the start and end date of the leave.
* Requested (Days/Hours): Shows the total leave duration automatically.
* Description: Enter the reason for taking leave.
* Supporting Document: Attach proof such as a medical certificate.
* Save: Submit the leave request.
* Discard: Cancel the request without saving.
Benefits of Using Time Off in Odoo 18 Enterprise
* Automated Leave Tracking
* Approval Workflow
* Real-Time Leave Balance
* Calendar Integration
* Payroll Integration
* Department Visibility
* Audit Trail
Conclusion
In Odoo 18 Enterprise, entering employee time off is simple and automated. Employees can apply leave directly, managers can approve it instantly and HR can monitor everything from a centralized dashboard.
The system ensures accurate leave tracking, smooth payroll processing and better workforce management.