This is a rolling blackout period. It always starts from the current date and rolls out.

If the blackout period is set to 3 days and the current date is July 21st then the period would be July 21 to July 23 inclusive.

Configuration

Navigate to:

▪Select the Config menu.

▪Select the Setup menu.

▪Select Company Profile.

▪Select Schedules.

▪Select Availability Setup.

Blackout On / Manager Approval

Blackout On / Manager Approval (Use Availability Approval) On

do not turn on the Blackout feature with manager approval on unless you want ALL requests denied.

Blackout On / Manager Approval (Use Availability Approval) Off - except during Blackout period

Employee will get message stating the request is not approved - needs manager's approval.

The employee clicks Yes to submit.

The request will show a black circle (blackout icon) beside the request.

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When a blackout period has been set up the employee will see the period on the request screen.

It is noted with a black circle.

Using the Availability Request feature the employee will see the blackout period under the calendar.

Using the Personnel / Availability / Calendar, a blackout period is shown on the calendar.

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On the Welcome menu the Availability widget will display a black circle with the number of blackout period requests.

The example below shows there are two requests with the blackout period waiting to be approved.

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