Paid Time Off (PTO) – Employee Usage
If your employer has enabled Paid Time Off (PTO), you can view your current PTO balance and submit time-off requests directly from the POS interface. This guide will show you how to check your balance, request time off, and track approval status—without leaving Commerce7.
How It Works
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Open the POS
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From the Commerce7 interface, go to POS > Time Clock.
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View Your PTO Balance
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At the top of the Time Clock screen, you’ll see your current Time Off Summary
(if enabled by your employer).
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Request Time Off
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Click the Request Time Off button.
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Select the start date and end date for your time off.
- Select the PTO hours that you want to apply on each day.
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Add an optional note (e.g., “Vacation” or “Medical”).
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Click Submit Request.
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What Happens Next?
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Your request will be sent to an admin for approval.
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Once reviewed, your request will either be approved or denied, and you'll receive a notification via email. You can also see the status in the Time Clock page.
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What You Can Expect
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You’ll always see your real-time PTO balance.
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You’ll receive feedback if a request is approved or denied.
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You can’t request PTO for dates in the past.
FAQs
Q: I don’t see a PTO balance. Why?
A: Your employer may not have enabled PTO yet, or you may not be eligible based on your hire date. Ask your manager for clarification.
Q: Can I cancel a submitted PTO request?
A: Not at this time. Please contact your manager or admin if you need to make changes after submitting.
Q: Do I need to be clocked in to request PTO?
A: No. You can request PTO from the POS screen whether you’re clocked in or out.