Block Time / Availability
Need to tell your manager you can't work a specific day? Here's how to block time on your schedule.
Blocking a Day
- Go to My Schedule on staff.ncmuse.co
- In the weekly schedule view, find the day you need to block
- Tap the day to see options
- Choose Block or Request Off
- Optionally add a time range and reason
Your block will show up on the manager's schedule view so they know not to schedule you.
Removing a Block
- Find the blocked day in your schedule (shown with a red/orange indicator)
- Tap on it
- Tap Remove Block or Cancel Request
Block vs. Time Off Request
| Feature | Block Day | Time Off Request |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | "I can't work this day" | Formal leave (PTO, sick, etc.) |
| Approval needed? | Manager sees it, may approve/deny | Yes, requires approval |
| Affects leave balance? | No | Yes (PTO, sick deducted) |
| Best for | Schedule conflicts, appointments | Vacations, sick days |
For Recurring Unavailability
If you're always unavailable on certain days (e.g., school on Mondays), use Preferences instead — it's more efficient than blocking the same day every week.
TIP
Block time as early as possible! The AI scheduling system and your manager both check blocks when creating the weekly schedule.