Requesting compensatory time off You can perform this task only if your organization uses Absence Management. Select Time and Attendance. Click the Balances and Requests tab. In the Plans pane, find a plan that has available compensatory time off and click Request Compensatory Time Off. Plans without available compensatory time off do not show a button to request that type of time off. Specify this information: Date The date for which compensatory time is being requested. Hours The number of hours of compensatory time that you are requesting. Additional Information Specify why this request meets your organization's guidelines for compensatory time off. Attachment Attach a document that supports your request. Click Submit.