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How can a user request a half day leave?

You can request leave for part of a day (half day, morning, or afternoon) in Wibby.

Steps to request half day leave

  1. Go to Calendar & Leaves

    • Click Request Leave from the dashboard
    • Or go to Calendar & LeavesRequest Leave
  2. Select the date

    • Click on the date you want to take leave
    • The date will be selected
  3. Choose partial day option

    • Look for Partial Day or Half Day option
    • Select your preference:
      • Morning: Leave for the first half of the day
      • Afternoon: Leave for the second half of the day
      • Half Day: General half day leave
  4. Select leave type

    • Choose the appropriate leave type
    • (e.g., Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave)
  5. Add details (optional)

    • Add a reason or note if required
    • Attach documentation if needed
  6. Submit the request

    • Click Submit or Request Leave
    • Your approver will be notified

Admin configuration

Admins need to enable half-day leave in the policy:

  1. Go to Settings → Policies
  2. Select the policy
  3. Edit the leave type
  4. Enable "Allow Partial Day Leave"
  5. Save changes

What counts as half day?

  • Morning: Usually first 4 hours of work day
  • Afternoon: Usually last 4 hours of work day
  • Half Day: 0.5 days deducted from balance
  • Full Day: 1.0 day deducted from balance

Tips

  • Check your policy to see if half-day leave is allowed
  • Some leave types may not support partial days
  • Balance will show 0.5 days used for half-day requests
  • You can mix full days and half days in the same request