Track your time off requests at a glance
Once you submit a leave request, you want to know what happens next. My Desk keeps you informed with a clear view of all your requests and their current status, so you always know whether your leave has been approved, is still pending, or was rejected.
Where to Find Your Leave Requests
Your leave requests appear in the Recent Requests section of My Desk. This panel shows your most recent requests with key details at a glance.
- 1 Navigate to Me → My Desk.
- 2 Look for the Recent Requests panel on the right side of the dashboard.
What You Will See
The Recent Requests panel shows:
- Type of leave (Annual, Sick, Unpaid, etc.)
- Dates of the leave period
- Status badge showing Approved (green), Rejected (red), or Pending (yellow)
- Actions column with an eye icon to view details
Leave Request Statuses
Each request has one of the following statuses:
- Pending means your request is awaiting review by your manager or HR.
- Approved means your request has been accepted and the leave is confirmed.
- Rejected means your request was not approved. Check the details for any notes.
Viewing Leave Request Details
To see the full details of a request:
- 1 Find the request in the Recent Requests panel.
- 2 Click the eye icon in the Actions column.
- 3 The Leave Request Details popup opens.
The popup displays:
- Employee Name and Type of leave
- Status badge (Approved, Rejected, or Pending)
- Start Date and End Date
- Total Days requested
- Leave Balance at the time of the request
- Leave Reason you provided
Click Close to return to My Desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Navigate to Me → My Leaves to see a complete history of all your leave requests with filtering options.
Cancellation options depend on your company's settings. Check with your HR team about how to cancel or modify a pending request.
Review the Leave Request Details for any notes from your approver. You may need to discuss the reason with your manager or apply for a different leave type or dates.
What's Next?
Continue managing your leave:
- Applying for Leave explains how to submit a new request.
- Understanding My Desk provides an overview of your dashboard.
- Leave Statuses Explained covers what each status means in detail.