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Overtime Requests: View, Edit & Cancel

Summary

Use the My Attendance → Overtime Request area to see all your overtime entries, update hours/minutes, add notes, and cancel requests that are no longer needed. Actions are available per request and inside the activity log.


In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Find your overtime requests
  • Step 2: Edit an overtime request
  • Step 3: Cancel an overtime request
  • Step 4: Check the activity log & collaborate
  • Step 5: Add, edit, or delete a comment
  •  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

  • You need an active Plumm account with access to the Attendance module. If you don’t see it, contact your HR or system administrator for permissions.
  • You can only edit or cancel requests that are Pending.

Step 1. Find your overtime requests

  1. Click on the 9-dot menu at the top-left corner of your dashboard.
  2. Select Attendance from the menu.
  3. Under the Attendance section, click on My Attendance.
  4. Click the Overtime Request tab.
  5. Use the Search bar for finding records..
  6. Click the download icon to export the list for your records.
  7. Columns you’ll see: Overtime Date, Total Overtime, Notes, Request Date, Status, and 3 dot (actions) menu.
  8. Status badges include Pending (yellow), Approved (green), and Cancelled (red).

Step 2. Edit an overtime request

  1. From the list, click the action button next to the request and choose Edit
  2. In Edit Overtime, adjust Hours and Minutes using the dropdowns.
  3. Add or update Notes (rich text supported for bold/italic, lists and alignment).
  4. Click Submit to save.

Step 3. Cancel an overtime request

  1. From the request’s 3 dot (actions) menu, select Delete (this cancels the overtime request).
  2. In the Cancel Overtime Request pop‑up, review the warning: This action cannot be undone.
  3. Click Confirm to finish, or Cancel to keep the request.
 

Step 4.Check the activity log & collaborate

  1. Click any overtime row to open the Overtime Activity Log.
  2. Review the header for Overtime Date, Overtime Hours, Notes, and the current status (e.g., The request is awaiting approval with timestamp).
  3. Use the message box at the bottom to chat with your manager/HR about the request.
  4. Use the panel’s 3 dot (actions) menu to Edit or Delete the request directly from the log.

Step 5.Add, edit, or delete a comment

To add a comment:
  1. Open the Activity Log for a request
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the panel
  3. Type your message in the input field
  4. Click the blue send button to submit
To edit a comment:
  1. Hover over your comment
  2. Click the three-dot menu next to it
  3. Select Edit
  4. Make changes and press Enter to save
To delete a comment:
  1. Hover over your comment
  2. Click the three-dot menu
  3. Select Delete
  4. Confirm deletion when prompted
Deleted comments will display: "The comment was deleted at [time]"

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can approve my overtime?

Your assigned manager or an HR administrator with approval rights.
 

2 .Can I edit an approved overtime request?

No. After approval, updates must be done by your manager/HR. 

3. What happens when I cancel (delete) a request?

The request is cancelled and removed from your active list. This cannot be undone.
 
 

4. Why don’t I see Overtime Request in My Attendance?

You likely don’t have access to the Attendance module. Contact your HR or system administrator to enable it. 

5.Can I track my overall hours while managing overtime?

Yes. At the top of My Attendance you can see Time Tracked (Worked/Break/Overtime) and your weekly Schedule summary for quick context.