You can cancel a leave request at any time before the leave start date directly through the Remote People platform.
Follow the steps below to cancel your request.
Step 1: Open the Time Off Section
Log in to the Remote People platform and select Time Off from the main menu.
This will open your leave calendar and display your submitted leave requests.
Step 2: Locate the Leave Request
Navigate to the dates associated with the leave request you want to cancel.
Step 3: Select “Cancel Request”
Click the three dots next to the leave request and select Cancel Request.
Step 4: Confirm the Cancellation
Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
Once confirmed, your leave request will be cancelled in the system.
Important Note
Leave requests can only be cancelled before the leave start date. If the payroll period has passed, refer to the Special Scenarios section for alternative steps.
What Happens Next
The cancelled leave will no longer appear on your calendar.
Cancelled leave days are restored to your annual leave balance.
You can submit a new leave request if needed.
Special Scenarios
Canceling After Payroll Cut-Off
If the payroll period for the leave has already passed, the leave cannot be deleted directly. In this case:
Request the approver to reject the leave entry.
Once rejected, the annual leave balance should automatically update. If it does not, contact the Support team to manually restore the balance.
Submit a new leave request with the correct dates.
Restoring Canceled Leave Days
If you canceled a leave request by mistake and need to reinstate the days:
Submit a new leave request for the required dates.
Provide any necessary documentation and select the appropriate leave type (e.g., Annual Leave).
Submit the request for approval.
FAQs
Can an admin cancel a leave request for an employee?
No, only employees can cancel their leave requests through their accounts. Admins can reject a leave request, but the employee must cancel it if a submitted entry is blocking a new request.
What happens if I cancel a leave request with incorrect dates?
After canceling the incorrect leave request, you can submit a new request with the correct dates.
How do I cancel an approved leave request?
Follow the same steps outlined in the general process above. Once canceled, your leave balance will be automatically restored.