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PTO / Time-Off Request Form

A clean paid-time-off request form with dates, hours, leave type, and manager approval. Free download as PDF, Word, or text.

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PTO / TIME-OFF REQUEST FORM

Employee information

  • Employee name: [EMPLOYEE NAME]
  • Department: [DEPARTMENT]
  • Manager: [MANAGER NAME]
  • Date submitted: [DATE]

Request details

  • Leave type: [ ] Vacation/PTO [ ] Sick leave [ ] Personal day [ ] Unpaid leave [ ] Other: __________
  • First day out: [DATE]
  • Last day out: [DATE]
  • Return date: [DATE]
  • Total hours requested: [HOURS]
  • Half day? [ ] No [ ] AM only [ ] PM only (date: __________)
  • Reason (optional): _______________________________________________

Coverage plan

  • Coverage contact: [NAME] — briefed on urgent items: [ ] Yes [ ] N/A
  • Open items / handoff notes: _______________________________________________

Balances (HR to complete)

  • Available balance: __________ hours | Balance after request: __________ hours

Approvals

Employee signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________

Manager: [ ] Approved [ ] Denied — Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________

HR received: ___________________________ Date: ______________ Payroll updated: [ ] Yes


General template only — not legal advice. Have employment counsel review before use, especially for state-specific requirements. Downloaded from AskHrAI (https://askhrai.com/forms/pto-request-form).

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Please note: General template only — not legal advice. Have employment counsel review before use, especially for state-specific requirements.

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