# 💡How are time-off policies outlined and requests managed in Zon?🤔
### Managing Time Off Policies and Requests in Zon Staff Management:
**Zon Staff Management** provides robust tools for **creating, assigning, and managing time off policies,** as well as efficiently handling **staff time off requests.** This ensures **compliance, transparency,** and **flexibility** for both managers and staff.
### Viewing and Managing Time Off Policies:
**Navigate to the Time Off Tab**
* From the **Zon Staff Management** dashboard, select the **TimeOff tab** to access all leave management features.
**View Existing Policies**
* Click **View Policy** to display a list of all **time off policies.**
* **This** **list includes:**
* **Custom Policies:** Policies you have previously created.
* **Default Policies:** Two **pre-configured policies** provided by **Zon Staff Management** for your convenience.
3. **Create a New Time Off Policy**
* Click the **Create Policy** button.
* **Fill** in the **following details**:
* **Policy Name:** Enter a **clear, descriptive name** for the policy (e.g., Annual Leave, Sick Leave).
* **Policy Type:** Select the **type of leave (e.g.,** **Paid, Unpaid**).
* **Payment Status:** Choose whether the leave is **paid or unpaid.**
* **Default Full Day Duration:** Set the **number of hours** that constitute a full day for this policy.
After entering all **necessary information,** click **Save** at the top to **create** and **activate** the policy.
### Reviewing and Managing Time Off Requests
**View Staff Time Off Requests**
* In the same **TimeOff** tab, you’ll find a list of all **time off requests submitted** by staff members.
* Each **request displays key details** such as:
* **Staff member name**
* **Policy type**
* **Dates requested**
* **Reason for leave (if provided)**
* **Current status (Pending, Approved, Declined)**
**Filter and Review Requests**
* Use the **filtering options** to view **requests** **by status** (**All, Approved, Pending, Declined**) for efficient management.
**Approve or Decline Requests**
* For each **pending request,** you have the option to **Approve or Decline** directly within the app.
* **Status updates** are **reflected immediately,** and **staff members** are notified of your decision.
**Override Manager Decisions**
* As a merchant, you **retain full control** over all **time off requests.**
* If a **manager** has already **approved or declined** a request, you can **override their decision** by clicking the **options** menu for that request and selecting your preferred action **(Approve or Decline).**
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