How do I cancel an employee's leave request? (Desktop)

Modified on Tue, 23 May 2023 at 11:50 AM

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If you need to make changes to a leave request that has already been approved you'll need to cancel the existing record and then add a new one.

*Line Managers will be able to cancel leave for their employees regardless of their permission level


Need to cancel an employee's leave request? That could be awkward. Luckily, updating the system doesn't have to be.


  1. Head over to the team page by clicking on the 'Team' icon on the left of your screen, then select the Leave tab. 
  2. Find the team member, either by scrolling through the list or using the search bar at the top of the screen.
  3. Click on the employee you want to edit.
  4. Find the leave record that you want to cancel and click on it.
  5. Click the 'Cancel Request' button at the bottom of the screen and confirm your decision.



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