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ApproveFlow — HR

by Zerixo Technologies Ltd. https://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/hr
Odoo

$ 147.00

v 19.0 Third Party
Apps purchases are linked to your Odoo account, please sign in or sign up first.
Availability
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
Odoo Apps Dependencies • Expenses (hr_expense)
• Time Off (hr_holidays)
• Discuss (mail)
• Employees (hr)
• Invoicing (account)
• Calendar (calendar)
Community Apps Dependencies Show
ApproveFlow — Core
Lines of code 5110
Technical Name approveflow_hr
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/hr
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Availability
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
Odoo Apps Dependencies • Expenses (hr_expense)
• Time Off (hr_holidays)
• Discuss (mail)
• Employees (hr)
• Invoicing (account)
• Calendar (calendar)
Community Apps Dependencies Show
ApproveFlow — Core
Lines of code 5110
Technical Name approveflow_hr
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/hr
  • Description
  • License

HR Control Pack — ApproveFlow for Odoo 19

Expense Claims and Leave Requests — Approved the Right Way

Bring structured governance to HR workflows. Prevent expense validation and leave approval without proper sign-off — automatically, inside Odoo.

✓ Odoo 19 ✓ Community & Enterprise ✓ Expenses & Leave ✓ Requires ApproveFlow Core ✓ One-time Purchase

Uncontrolled HR approvals create policy and compliance risk.

🧾 Unauthorized expensesClaims validated without policy review
🏖️ Unapproved leaveLeave granted without proper sign-off
🔍 No audit trailCan't prove who approved what claim
📈 No escalationLarge claims handled same as small ones
🔄 Wrong approverManager from a different department validates

Pricing

Simple one-time pricing

🚀 Launch pricing active — prices increase after first 60 days. Lock in now.
💰 What You Need to Buy
HR Control Pack
This extension — Expense & Leave Request approval workflows
€49
Regular €69 after launch
⚠️ ApproveFlow Core Engine REQUIRED
Must be installed first — provides the approval engine
€79
Regular €99 after launch
✅ Your Total Investment
Core + This extension (both one-time purchases)
€128
Regular €168 after launch
🚀 Complete Suite — Core + ALL 3 Control Packs
Accounting + Purchase + HR — all extensions included
€256
One license · All future updates
✓ Already have the Platform Engine?

Add just the HR Control Pack for €49 — no bundle required.

Expense Workflow

Full approval lifecycle on expense claims

When an expense exceeds the configured threshold, the workflow is triggered automatically on submission. The system routes to the right approver based on amount and department.

Draft expense with Submit for Approval
Expense Draft — Submit button triggers the workflow automatically when the threshold is met.
Expense validation blocked
Validation blocked — Trying to validate without completing the workflow raises this error.
Expense in Waiting for Approval state
Expense — Waiting for Approval — Yellow banner shows the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, Force Approve, and Force Reject buttons visible. Chatter logs every state change with timestamps.
Approval Request for expense
Approval Request — Expense — Shows which rule triggered it, total expense amount, request date, and the Approval History table per level. Automatic email sent to approver at submission.
Expense approved — green banner
Expense Approved — Green banner. Ready for manager validation. Full audit trail in chatter.
Expense rejected — red banner
Expense Rejected — Red banner with reason. Employee can correct and resubmit without admin intervention.
1

Submit triggers workflow automatically

When the expense exceeds the threshold, clicking Submit routes it to the right approver. Validation is blocked immediately.

2

Approver reviews the Approval Request

Full context: rule, amount, request date, and per-level history. Automatic email sent at submission with a direct review link.

3a

Approved — released for manager validation

Green banner. Full audit trail in chatter permanently.

3b

Rejected — resubmit path

Red banner with rejection reason. Employee can correct and resubmit without admin intervention.

Leave Workflow

Full approval lifecycle on leave requests

Leave requests are routed through department-based approval chains based on leave type and duration. Duration-based routing enables longer leave periods to require higher authority.

Leave request form — To Approve state
Leave Request — To Approve — The employee submits a leave request. Once confirmed, the ApproveFlow workflow is triggered automatically based on the configured rule (leave type, duration, or always apply).
Leave request in Waiting for Approval state
Leave — Waiting for Approval — Yellow banner shows the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, and admin override buttons are visible. Chatter logs every state change with timestamps.
Leave request approved
Leave Approved — Validated automatically once all workflow levels pass. No separate manual step needed.
Leave request rejected
Leave Rejected — Reason stored. Employee notified by email and can resubmit after adjusting the request.

Configuration

Independent rules for expenses and leave — no code required

Configure separate approval chains for expense reports and leave requests. Set amount thresholds for expenses, leave-type conditions for leave, and assign different approvers per rule.

HR Approval Rule Configuration — Expense and Leave
HR Approval Rule configuration — Rules can target Expense Reports or Leave Requests independently. Configure condition type (Amount Based or Always Apply), approval levels with SLA hours, and approver assignment per level. Add as many levels as needed.
  • 📈
    Amount-based escalationLarger expense claims automatically escalate to higher authority
  • 🏖️
    Leave-type routingDifferent approval chains per leave type (annual, sick, unpaid, custom)
  • 🔀
    Sequential & Parallel modesAll must approve, any one can approve, or minimum threshold
  • ⏱️
    Per-level SLA hoursSet different deadlines for each approval level independently

Key Capabilities

What HR Control adds to ApproveFlow

  • 🧾
    Expense approval gateExpense reports cannot be validated until the configured approval chain completes
  • 🏖️
    Leave request routingLeave requests route through department-based chains based on leave type and duration
  • 📈
    Amount-based escalationLarger expense claims automatically escalate to higher authority at configurable thresholds
  • 🔄
    Re-approval on changesSignificant amount or date changes while pending automatically restart the workflow
  • 📧
    Automatic notificationsApprovers receive instant emails with approve/reject links for fast processing
  • 🛡️
    Audit-ready activity historyEvery approval decision logged with user, timestamp, and reason

Operational Impact

What changes after deployment

HR teams gain consistent, policy-compliant approval governance without adding manual overhead — every request follows the right path automatically.

  • ✓Reduce unauthorized expense claims — every submission above threshold requires sign-off before validation
  • ✓Enforce leave approval policy — no leave granted without the correct departmental sign-off
  • ✓Full HR audit trail — every approval decision logged with user, timestamp, and reason

⚙️ Requires ApproveFlow Platform Engine

This control pack runs on the ApproveFlow Core Engine — the approval rule engine, SLA system, inbox management, and audit trail. Install the Core Engine first, then install this extension. The Core Engine is available from €79 launch price on the Odoo App Store.

Compatibility

Odoo 19 Community Edition Enterprise Edition

Installation

Fast to install, nothing to build

1

Install ApproveFlow Core Engine

Go to Apps → search ApproveFlow → install ApproveFlow — Core.

2

Install this HR Control Pack

Search ApproveFlow HR in Apps → install ApproveFlow — HR.

3

Create Approval Rules for Expenses and Leave

Go to Approvals → Configuration → Approval Rules → New. Create separate rules for Expense Report and Leave Request with appropriate conditions and approvers.

✓

Done — HR documents are now gated

Qualifying expense claims and leave requests will now route through the configured approval workflow before validation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

Does it work for both expense claims and leave requests?

Yes. HR Control covers both hr.expense (expense reports) and hr.leave (leave requests). Each document type has its own independent approval rules.

Can approval rules vary by leave type?

Yes. You can configure different approval chains for annual leave, sick leave, unpaid leave, or any custom leave type defined in your Odoo instance.

What happens if the approving manager is on leave?

The SLA timer triggers automatic escalation after the configured deadline. Managers can also pre-configure delegation periods before going on leave via the Delegations menu.

Is any data migration required?

No. The module integrates with standard Odoo HR data structures. Install, configure your rules, and it applies to new requests immediately.

Also Available

Extend approval control across your business

ModuleWhat It ControlsLaunch Price
ApproveFlow Core EngineApproval framework — required for all control packs€79
Accounting Control PackVendor Bill posting gate — block until finance approves€69
Purchase Control PackPurchase Order confirmation gate — tiered by spend amount€59

Enforce HR Approval Discipline in Odoo Today

Stop unauthorized expense claims and unapproved leave before they happen.

Get HR Control Contact Support

✓ 24h support response  ·  ✓ Free updates  ·  ✓ OPL-1 License

ApproveFlow — HR by Zerixo Technologies Ltd.  ·  support@zerixo.xyz

Licensed under OPL-1  ·  © 2025 Zerixo Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.

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