From Staff Self Service, select My WFM Time & Schedule.
This is the Request Time Off Calendar. It's a good idea to check your balances before entering Time Off Requests. You will find a link to your PTO and EIB Balances in the upper right hand corner of the calendar.
Click the "Search" icon in the Type: field.
When submitting a time off request, it is essential that you choose the correct Type: for your request.
Select the Type: code for your request.
NOTE: If your mouse is equipped with a wheel, you can use the wheel to scroll down to view additional Type: codes.
The selected time off type populates in the Type field.
Select the clock icon in the "Absence" field.
When submitting time off request, ALWAYS select "Partial" for the Time of Absence.
NOTE: This applies to all time off request whether you are requesting time off for your entire shift or for a portion of your scheduled work hours.
Enter the Start and End Times in the Start Time and End Time Fields.
NOTE: The system defaults to AM for the Start and End Times. Select the AM Toggle to switch the time to PM.
Select "Done" to save your changes.
Select the "Search" icon in the Reason* field.
As with the Type: code, it is essential that you select the correct Reason * code for your time off request.
NOTE: If your mouse is equipped with a wheel, you can use the wheel to scroll down to view additional Reason * codes.
The Reason code populates in the Reason * filed.
Provide any relevant information regarding your time off request in the Comment field.
Select Apply Time Off to save your request in the system.
Your Time Off Request is saved in the system but is not submitted for approval. Review the time off request for accuracy before submitting your request.
Select "Submit Time Off" to submit your request.
Your Time Off Request is updated on the Request Time Off Calendar.
You will receive a notification in your Outlook email once your supervisor reviews your request for time off.
NOTE: If you need to cancel a time off request in WFM, you can do so within the current open pay period and before your time off request is approved. The open pay period ends at noon on the Monday of the pay period close.
For example, if the pay period begins on 6/5 and closes on 6/18, you can submit or cancel time off request until noon on Monday, 6/19. Be sure to check the pay period calendar for the pay period close dates.
To learn how to cancel a submitted time off request, visit Cancel Time Off Requests in WFM.
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Revision Date: 06.04.2026