bug reportBusiness Operations · HR & HiringsituationalB2BSAASUXScheduling

Gusto Time-Off Request Feature Hidden From Employee Navigation

Employees cannot locate the time-off request section within Gusto's employee-facing interface, finding the navigation unclear and the feature effectively inaccessible without external guidance. HR self-service failures like this create unnecessary tickets for HR administrators and frustrate employees trying to complete basic tasks independently.

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Business Operations88% match

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Business Operations86% match

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Business Operations85% match

HR Platform Benefits Tab Inaccessible Without Explanation

Employees using HR self-service platforms encounter benefits tabs that are completely inaccessible with no error message, loading state, or contextual explanation provided. The absence of feedback leaves users unable to determine whether the issue is a permissions problem, a product bug, or missing data. This blocks employees from accessing legally required benefits information independently.

Business Operations84% match

Gusto Employees Cannot See Whether Their Timesheets Have Been Approved by Managers

Employees submitting timesheets through Gusto have no visibility into the approval status, leaving them uncertain whether their hours were reviewed before payroll processing. This creates unnecessary anxiety and generates manual follow-up conversations between employees and managers that could be eliminated with a simple status indicator. The absence of approval transparency is a workflow gap in a product designed to streamline payroll.

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