Setting Auto-Approval for Leave Requests

May 19, 2025

In HRStop, Auto-Approval ensures that leave requests are automatically approved if no action is taken within a specific timeframe. This helps maintain workflow continuity and prevents delays due to unresponsive managers or admins.

How Auto-Approval Works:

  • If a leave request is not approved or rejected within the defined period, the system automatically approves it.
  • You can configure the number of days after which the auto-approval should trigger.

Steps to Enable Auto-Approval:

Step 1: Navigate to Leave Settings

  • Go to Control PanelSettingsLeave.

Step 2: Edit the Desired Leave Category

  • Scroll to the leave category for which you want to enable auto-approval.
  • Click Edit.

Step 3: Configure Approval Settings

  • Find the section titled Approval Workflow or Auto-Approval.
  • Enable the checkbox “Enable Auto-Approval”.
  • Set the time duration (e.g., 3, 5, or 7 days) after which the request should be auto-approved if pending.

Step 4: Save the Settings

  • Click Save to apply the auto-approval configuration.

Best Practices:

  • Clearly communicate this policy to managers to encourage timely action.
  • Set a reasonable auto-approval window (e.g., 3–5 working days).
  • Monitor reports to track auto-approved requests for audit purposes.