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Configure And Submit Open Ended Leave Requests

This tutorial guides you through configuring leave types to allow open-ended requests.

1. Introduction

Open ended leave requests are for employee absences where the return date is not currently known. Perfect for sick leave, for example.
Introduction

2. Access Settings Menu

Open ended requests must first be enabled for each leave type. You can do this in Settings….
Access Settings Menu

3. Open Leave Types Section

Choosing Leave Types…..
Open Leave Types Section

4. Select Sick Leave Type

And selecting the leave type to apply this to.
Select Sick Leave Type

5. Edit Leave Type Details

Click enable open-ended requests
Edit Leave Type Details

6. Save Leave Type Changes

and “Save changes” to apply any modifications made to the leave type settings.
Save Leave Type Changes

7. Select Open Ended Option

Sick Leave requests will now have the option to select Open Ended. This removes the option of setting an end date.
Select Open Ended Option

8. View the Planner

To close the request once the end date is known select the event in the Calendar
View the Planner

9. Close the Request

Click “Close open-ended” to finalise.
Close the Request

10. Select End Date

And set the absence end date.
Select End Date

11. View Completed Request

The request is closed and the detailed history can be viewed.
View Completed Request
You have successfully configured open-ended leave requests using HR Planner.

Updated on July 14, 2026
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