Limit Time Off During Peak Seasons
Make sure your team stays fully staffed during busy seasons
by easily managing time-off limits when it matters most.
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Tone down the hustle
& bustle of busy seasons
Tired of turning down time-off requests during busy seasons? Our Blackout Period add-on does the
work for you, so you can focus on what matters while keeping your team covered and stress-free.
Easily Manage Blackout Periods from Your Dashboard
Access all your add-ons settings, including Blackout Periods, directly from the Add-ons tab in the Administrator Dashboard. Both Administrators and Approvers can create, manage, and adjust Blackout Periods in just a few clicks, making it simple to stay in control.
Customize Blackout Periods to Fit Your Needs
Pick a time period, choose who your Blackout Period add-on applies to, align it with particular leave types and set up a one-time or recurring Add-on. You can also add an auto-reject reason to inform your team why their request is denied.
Save Time with Automatic Leave Management
Once activated, Blackout Period add-on will handle the rest. Users who request leave during the Blackout Period will automatically receive a rejection notice in Vacation Tracker, complete with a clear explanation—saving you time and avoiding confusion.
Track your Blackout
Period easily
Ask us anything about
Blackout Period
Setting up a Blackout Period is simple. Go to the Add-ons tab in the Administrator Dashboard, click on “Create Add-on,” and select the dates, leave types, and team members it applies to. You can also add an auto-reject message to keep everyone informed.
Absolutely! You can tailor Blackout Periods to apply to specific teams, locations, or leave types. This flexibility helps ensure your policies fit your organization’s needs.
When an employee requests leave during an active Blackout Period, the request is automatically rejected. They’ll receive a clear message explaining why their leave couldn’t be approved, saving you time and avoiding confusion.
Yes, you can edit, activate, or deactivate Blackout Periods at any time from the Add-ons tab. This gives you full control to adjust policies as your team’s needs change.
Add the Blackout Periods
add-on
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Can I test the add-on before purchasing?
Absolutely! It’s included in our 7-day free trial. You can also contact our Sales team for more information.
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How do I activate the Blackout Period add-on?
You can activate the Blackout Period add-on directly from the Add-ons page in your Vacation Tracker account.
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Manage Blackout Periods from Start to Finish
Take a moment to watch our online tutorial and discover how Vacation Tracker’s Blackout feature works, along with a simple step-by-step guide to setting it up. Whether you're managing a small team or a large workforce, we make leave tracking effortless. With Vacation Tracker, you can easily control when leave requests can’t be made, ensuring smooth operations without any surprises.