The problem
A late cancellation quickly becomes unclear when the request, responses and final assignment live in separate messages. The manager needs to find suitable cover while everyone still needs one reliable answer about who is working.
Weekli’s approach
Weekli keeps a cancellation request pending until a manager decides it. If cover is needed, the manager can offer the work as an open shift, where eligible employees can see the details and apply. The manager reviews applicants and records the assignment in the roster.
The roster remains the source of truth throughout: it shows the existing assignment until the change is approved, then the confirmed outcome. This gives the team a visible status instead of a chain of informal updates.
Read the shift changes guide for the complete workflow.