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How do I override or adjust leave as an admin?

Use the admin leave console to approve or reject any request, adjust balances, cancel approved leave, or apply leave for someone — all safely logged.

~4 min read · For admin · Updated 1 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Open the admin leave console at /time-off/admin. From there you can approve or reject any request regardless of the manager, adjust an employee's balance up or down, cancel approved leave and return the days, and apply leave on someone's behalf. Every action is logged automatically.

What can I do in the admin leave console?

  • Approve or reject any request — even if the person's manager has not acted.
  • Adjust a balance — credit days (for example, grant a comp-off) or debit days to fix a mistake.
  • Cancel approved leave — the days are returned to the employee's balance.
  • Apply leave on someone's behalf — useful when an employee cannot access the system.

How do I make an adjustment?

  1. Open the admin console

    Go to Time Off → Admin at /time-off/admin.
  2. Find the person

    Search for the employee, then open their request or balance card.
  3. Choose the action

    Approve, reject, adjust the balance, cancel leave, or apply leave for them.
  4. Add a reason and save

    Write a short reason so the change is clear, then save.

What does a balance adjustment look like?

Here is an example of granting a comp-off:

Employee: Priya Sharma
Action: Credit balance
Leave type: EL
Amount: +1 day
Reason: Worked on public holiday (15 Aug)
Result: Available EL goes from 8 -> 9 days

Is every change tracked?

Yes. Every override, cancellation, and balance adjustment is written to the audit log with your name, the date and time, and the reason you entered. This keeps changes transparent and easy to review later.

A gentle word of caution

Adjustments change real balances that affect pay and time off. Double-check the employee, the leave type, and the amount before you save. When in doubt, add a detailed reason so anyone reading the log later understands why.

Frequently asked questions

Are my adjustments recorded anywhere?
Yes. Every override and balance change is written to the audit log with your name, the time, and the reason.
Can I give someone extra leave for working a holiday?
Yes. Credit their balance as a comp-off adjustment and note the reason so the record is clear.