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Questions related to various types of leaves

    Where to View your Upcoming Public Holidays

    You can easily view your entitled public holidays directly from your dashboard and leave calendar within the Playroll platform.

    Dashboard view

    On the main dashboard screen, you’ll see a section that highlights your next upcoming public holiday entitlement.

    Dashboard showing upcoming public holiday notification

    Leave calendar view

    When applying for leave, public holidays are visually highlighted in green on the calendar interface. This ensures you don’t accidentally use leave on a public holiday.

    Leave application calendar with public holidays highlighted in green

     

    How to Cancel a Pending Leave Request

    Cancel a pending leave request by going to “My Leave” and clicking the ❌ next to the request before it's approved.

    Follow These Steps to Cancel a Leave Request

    Dashboard view showing pending leave requests with a cancel icon

    ✅ Step 1: Go to the My Leave Section

    From the left-hand navigation panel, click on the “Leave” dropdown and select “My Leave.”

    Navigation menu showing selection of My Leave under the Leave section

    ✅ Step 2: Locate Your Pending Leave Request

    Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the list of leave requests that are currently pending approval.

    ✅ Step 3: Cancel the Leave Request

    Click the "X" icon located at the right end of the pending leave summary to cancel the request.

    Highlighted X icon for cancelling a pending leave request in Playroll

    ✅ Step 4: Check the History Tab

    Once cancelled, your leave request will appear under the “History” tab for reference and record-keeping.

    View of the History tab listing past and cancelled leave requests

    By following these steps, you ensure that your leave data remains accurate and properly tracked in the Playroll system.

    How to Apply for Leave in the Playroll Platform

    To apply for leave, log in to your Playroll account and follow the steps below:

    Step 1: Open the Leave Dropdown

    From the home page, select the "Leave" dropdown from the navigation panel on the left-hand side of the screen.

    Navigation panel with Leave dropdown selected in Playroll

    Step 2: Select "Apply for Leave"

    Click on the "Apply for leave" tab.

    Dropdown menu with Apply for Leave tab selected

    Step 3: Choose Your Leave Type

    Use the dropdown menu to select the type of leave you want to apply for.

    Dropdown menu with leave type options in Playroll

    Step 4: (Optional) Enter a Reason

    You can add a reason for your leave request in the "Reason" box, though this is not mandatory.

    Reason input box for leave request in Playroll

    Step 5: Select Leave Dates

    Choose your start and end dates using the calendar tool. You can also specify whether the leave applies to full or half days.

    Calendar date selection for leave start and end in Playroll

    Step 6: Upload Supporting Documents

    If required, you can upload files such as medical notes using the "Upload Supporting Documents" button.

    Button to upload supporting documents for leave application

    Step 7: Review the Leave Summary

    The "Leave Summary" at the bottom of the page displays the leave to be deducted (green), your remaining balance (purple), and any holidays during the selected period (orange).

    Leave summary panel showing deduction, balance, and public holiday alert

    Step 8: Submit Your Application

    Once all details are complete and correct, click "Submit Application". Your request will be sent to the designated approver for review.

    Viewing Your Leave Cycle in the Playroll Employee Platform

    Follow the steps below to access details about your leave accrual, cycle, and apportionment.

    Step 1: Open the Leave Dropdown

    Select the "Leave" dropdown from the navigation panel on the left-hand side of the screen.

    Navigation panel showing Leave dropdown selected in Playroll

    Step 2: Go to My Leave

    Select the "My leave" sub-category from the dropdown.

    My leave sub-category selected in Playroll

    Step 3: Click the Details Button

    On the Leave Balance screen, select the "Details" button at the bottom of the relevant leave type summary block.

    Details button under leave summary block in Playroll

    Step 4: Click the "i" Icon

    Select the "i" icon within the detailed view as shown below.

    Information icon to view leave cycle details in Playroll

    Step 5: Review Leave Cycle Summary

    Clicking the "i" icon opens a summary displaying how your leave accrues, the dates of your leave cycle, and details on apportionment.

    Summary panel showing leave accrual, cycle, and apportionment details in Playroll

    Missing Leave Category on Playroll Platform

    If you need to apply for a leave type that is not currently visible in your profile, please contact Support@playroll.com. Our team will assist in adding the appropriate leave type for you.

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