# Leave Request

Whether you are traveling or taking time off for any reason, all types of Leave requests can be submitted by the **Leave Request** feature.

Click the **Leave Request** option from the **Requests** screen as shown below, and you will be directed to the **Leave Request** screen to add details.&#x20;

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/aYqirbEdMIujF3S5Q5j9" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Leave Request</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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Select the **Date Range** (To and From), choose the Leave Type from the drop-down menu as per your company policy, add comments in the **Comments** section, and an optional attachment section to add an attachment.

Once all the details are added to the screen, click the **Submit** button for approval from your manager.

**History -** History button allows you to view a record of your past requests.

**Help -** If you are stuck somewhere, simply click the Help button to access the documentation of Runtime Workman.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/q11ulm6o4SWYwO1ITRw6" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Leave Requests</p></figcaption></figure></div>

All the submitted requests will show in **Pending** state until it's approved by the authorized manager. After submitting the request you will also have the option to withdraw it by clicking the **Withdraw button.**

**Half Day feature**

**Half Day feature** allows you to request a shorter duration of leave, typically half a day instead of taking a full day off.

To submit a **Half Day** Off request, select a Half Day option from the **Leave Request** screen as shown below:

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/atY76SyvhmAMn6piDWaV" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Leave Request (Half Day)</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Once you select the **Half Day** option, the second drop-down menu will be added to select the option as per your company's policy, add comments in the **Comments** section, and an optional attachment section to add an attachment.

Once all the details are added to the screen, click the **Submit** button for approval from your manager.

**History -** History button allows you to view a record of your past requests.

**Help -** If you are stuck somewhere you can simply click the Help button to find documentation for Runtime Workman.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/IxMQThmXaOARcCb2a9XC" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Leave Requests</p></figcaption></figure></div>

All the submitted requests will show in **Pending** state until it's approved by the authorized manager. After submitting the request you will also have the option to withdraw it by clicking the **Withdraw button.**

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