Blocked periods are a range of dates defined by the company during which employees cannot submit time off requests. This functionality allows you to:
- Better plan your team's work throughout the year
- Ensure that time off requests are in line with the company's needs
Configure blocked periods
- On your sidebar, go to Settings
- In Time section, click on Time off
- Once in there, scroll down until you find Blocked Periods
4. Click on Add new blocked period
5. Define a Name for the Blocked Period
6. Complete the fields:
- Select the Absence types that will be blocked during the defined period. Any absence types not selected will be available
- Define a Time period:
- Click on Add time period
- Add a Name
- Choose a type of time period:
- Time range: a time frame between two dates
- From contract start date: based on employee's contract start date
- Fill in the fields
- Click on Create
- Select employees to be included:
- The whole company
- Dynamic group
- Manual selection
7. Once you completed all the settings, click on Save changes - Located in the upper right corner
Edit or delete blocked periods
- Go to the blocked period section
- Choose a blocked period
- Click on the three dots icon
- Choose the option
🗓️ Factorial's calendar will display blocked periods, indicating when the company does not allow time off requests. This will ensure everyone is aware of these periods.
Learn more about the calendar