Schedule time off after your first 90 days on a client engagement, unless it was pre-planned or for a religious holiday.
Update your email, calendar, and messaging tools with automated out-of-office notifications so people know you are away.
If you have more questions, please submit a ticket for our team to help!
Additional considerations when requesting time off:
Contractors are not eligible for paid time off and will not be paid for any days not working. This includes national holidays.
The default for requesting time off is always client preference. The “best practice” guidance above should be followed if the client does not provide additional rules.
All technologists are expected to follow the time off request process. Late requests should be an exception, but we understand that urgent situations can arise. In the event of any last-minute requests, approval is at the discretion of the client and/or your Delivery Partner.
If you book time off but don’t take it, please update your Andela Talent Cloud dashboard or via the automated biweekly email ASAP. Failure to do so will result in your time off being processed and deducted from your paycheck.
Extended leave should not impact client deliverables when time off is taken; if your time off could negatively affect your client engagement, there may be a replacement consideration. These circumstances are very rare, however. We'll always work with you, your teammates, and your clients for the best possible solution.
