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Time-Off Request Form

Request one or more leave periods with validated dates, calculated hours, coverage tasks, handover files, and manager context.

16 questions
6 minute completion
Starter schema

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What's included

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Employee and request

Identify the employee and the type of time off requested.

6 questions
Includes:

Employee name, Work email, Department or team, Manager email, plus 2 more.

Short textShort textShort textShort text

Leave periods

Add each period and the number of working hours requested.

4 questions
Includes:

Requested time off, Total requested working hours, Are the requested dates flexible?, Describe acceptable alternative dates.

Dynamic tableCalculatedYes / noLong answer

Coverage and handover

Help the manager understand how work can be covered.

6 questions
Includes:

Task or responsibility, Coverage owner, Handover notes, Upload an optional handover document, plus 2 more.

Short textShort textLong answerFile upload

How to use this template

When to use it

Use this template when you need a structured hr workflow for Human resources, Professional services, Operations teams. It works best when the response needs enough context for a reviewer to take the next step without sending several follow-up messages.

How to customize it

  • Replace generic labels with language your respondents already use.
  • Move optional questions later in the form so the first page stays easy to complete.
  • Add internal routing notes or tags if different team members handle different response types.
  • Explain exactly which files are useful so respondents do not upload unnecessary documents.

Example questions

Scan the questions and field types included in the template at a glance.

Short text

Employee name

Short text

Work email

Short text

Department or team

Short text

Manager email

Dropdown

Leave type

Long answer

Describe the leave type

Dynamic table

Requested time off

Calculated

Total requested working hours

Yes / no

Are the requested dates flexible?

Questions about this template

What is the time-off request form template for?

A flexible time-off request for teams that need clear leave timing and coverage information before a manager reviews availability or policy eligibility. It is a good fit for Human resources, Professional services, Operations teams that need a structured hr workflow.

Can I customize this time-off request form template?

Yes. Open it in Formspace to edit questions, pages, logic, branding, publishing settings, notifications, and response handling before sharing it.

What questions are included?

The template includes 16 questions across 3 sections. Example questions include: Employee name; Work email; Department or team; Manager email.