--- title: How to Decline a Leave Request description: In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of declining a leave request in Pabau. --- [Skip to content](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2/how-to-decline-a-leave-request#main-content) [![pabau logo white](https://support.pabau.com/hubfs/pabau%20logo%20white.svg)](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Get Support](https://pabau.com/support-center/) [Get Support](https://pabau.com/support-center/) Pabau Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Pabau Knowledge Base](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2?hsLang=en) 2. [Team](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2/team?hsLang=en) 3. [Leave Management](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2/team?hsLang=en#leave-management) # How to Decline a Leave Request ## In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of declining a leave request in Pabau. #### **Step 1: Navigate to the Leave Tracker** [Log in to your Pabau account](http://app.pabau.com/), and in the left sidebar menu, go to Team, then click on ["Leave Tracker"](https://app.pabau.com/leave-tracker). ![how to manage the leave tracker 100](https://support.pabau.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20category/how%20to%20manage%20the%20leave%20tracker%20100.png?width=660&height=312&name=how%20to%20manage%20the%20leave%20tracker%20100.png) #### **Step 2: Open the Staff Member's Leave Profile** In the Leave Tracker, click on the name of the staff member whose leave request you want to decline. This opens their leave profile. ![how to decline a leave request 1](https://support.pabau.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20category/how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%201.png?width=637&height=305&name=how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%201.png) Under **Upcoming Time Off**, you'll see all requests for that employee, each showing the dates, leave type, number of days, and status (e.g., **Pending** or **Approved**). ![how to decline a leave request 2](https://support.pabau.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20category/how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%202.png?width=610&height=292&name=how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%202.png) #### **Step 3: Decline the Leave Request** Locate the request marked **Pending**, then click the **X icon** next to it to decline. ![how to decline a leave request 3](https://support.pabau.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Team%20category/how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%203.png?width=610&height=111&name=how%20to%20decline%20a%20leave%20%20request%203.png) By following these steps, you can efficiently decline leave requests, helping ensure clarity and accuracy in your team's scheduling. --- For [more guides](https://support.pabau.com/en/pabau2?hsLang=en), refer to related articles below, select additional guides, or use the search bar at the top of the page. 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