Time Off Management
The SODOO Time Off module lets you manage employees
What You Will Learn in This Section
- Defining and configuring leave types
- Creating and approving leave requests
- Tracking the leave balance
- The leave calendar and reports
Overview
The SODOO Time Off module lets you manage employees' leave requests digitally. Annual leave accrual, balance tracking and approval processes run automatically.
14
Remaining Annual Leave
6
Leave Taken
20
Total Entitlement
Leave Types
Paid Annual Leave
14-26 days depending on seniority. Requires advance request and approval.
Sick Leave
Documented with a medical report. Paid by the SGK (except the first 2 days).
Maternity Leave
8 weeks before + 8 weeks after birth. Paid.
Marriage Leave
3 days' paid leave. Requested with a document.
Training Leave
For exams, seminars etc. According to company policy.
Creating a Leave Request
- Go to the Time Off → New Request menu
- Choose the leave type (Annual, Sick, etc.)
- Enter the start and end dates
- Tick the half-day option (if needed)
- Add a description
- Click the Submit for Approval button
The Approval Process
- Employee: Creates the request
- Manager: Approves or refuses
- HR: Final check and recording (optional)
Manager Approval
- Go to the Time Off → To Approve menu
- Review the requests
- Click the Approve or Refuse button
- Write a reason when refusing
Annual Leave Accrual
Annual leave periods under Turkish Labour Law:
- 1 to 5 years: 14 days
- 5 to 15 years: 20 days
- 15 years and over: 26 days
- Under 18 / over 50: At least 20 days
Legal Requirement
Annual leave can be split into at most 3 parts, and one part must be at least 10 days. Unused leave can be carried over, but the limitation period is 5 years.
Leave Calendar
View leave across a department or the whole company from the Time Off → Calendar menu:
- Colour-coded leave types
- Spotting overlapping leave
- Capacity planning for critical periods
Tip
Public holidays are removed from the working calendar automatically. Update the holiday list in Settings → HR → Public Holidays this section.