# Leave of absence

> Staff ask for time away, management approves or denies it, and Jellyn keeps track of who is on leave.

## Asking for leave

<Steps>
  <Step title="Run /loa request">
    In Discord, run `/loa request`. A form asks for the **start date**, the **end date** and the **reason**.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Management decides">
    The request is posted in the **LOA channel** with **Approve** and **Deny**. Denying asks for a reason.
  </Step>
  <Step title="On leave">
    Once approved, they are on leave for those dates. With a [leave role](/team/shifts#shift-and-leave-roles) set up, Jellyn gives it to them while they are away.
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can also ask for leave and see your own on the website: **Manage leave of absences** on your dashboard, or the **Leave of absence** page of a server.

## For management

| Where | What |
| --- | --- |
| The LOA channel | Every new request, with Approve and Deny |
| `/loa list` | Requests to review, and who is on leave now |
| `/loa status staff:@someone` | One staff member's leave |
| **Leave of absence** page | The same records on the website, for the **Leave of absence** permission |

<Note>
  Pick the LOA channel with `/settings` or on the **Discord** page. Without one, requests still work from `/loa list` and the website.
</Note>