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title: Applying for Leave in HRSimplified (ESS)
description: "In HRSimplified, employees can easily apply for leave through the **Employee Self Service (ESS)** portal. This guide walks you through the steps to apply for leave, check your leave balances, and track the status of your request. --- ### **Steps…"
url: "https://hrsimplified.org/docs/applying-for-leave-in-hrsimplified-ess/"
updated: "2024-10-10"
category: "Employee Self-Service (ESS)"
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# Applying for Leave in HRSimplified (ESS)

In HRSimplified, employees can easily apply for leave through the **Employee Self Service (ESS)** portal. This guide walks you through the steps to apply for leave, check your leave balances, and track the status of your request.

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### **Steps to Apply for Leave:**

#### 1. Navigate to "My Leave"

Log in to HRSimplified, and from the left-hand menu, go to **My Leave** under the **Dashboard**. This section displays your leave balance and allows you to apply for leave.

#### 2. Click "Apply for Leave"

On the **My Leave** page, click the **Apply for Leave** button located at the top of the page. This will open the leave request form.

#### 3. Choose Your Leave Type

In the leave request form, select the **Leave Type** from the drop-down menu (e.g., annual leave, sick leave, etc.). The system will show your available balance for that leave type.

#### 4. Select Leave Dates

Pick the **Start Date** and **End Date** for your leave using the calendar widget. You can choose full days or half days depending on your company's policies.

#### 5. Add a Note

You will need to provide a **Note** explaining the reason for your leave request. This field is mandatory.

#### 6. Attach Supporting Documents (Optional)

If your company requires supporting documents for certain types of leave (e.g., medical certificates for sick leave), you can attach the document using the **Attach File** button.

#### 7. Submit the Leave Request

Once all the required fields are completed, click **Submit**. Your leave request will be sent to your manager for approval.

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### **Tracking Your Leave Request:**

- After submitting, you can track the status of your request in the **My Leave** section. Requests will show as **Pending**, **Approved**, or **Rejected**.
- You will also receive a notification once your request is approved or rejected.

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### **Important Notes:**

- Ensure that your leave balance is sufficient before submitting a request to avoid rejections.
- Managers can provide feedback or request additional documents if needed.