How to Edit or Cancel a Payroll in the Friday Mobile App (Employer Guide) #
You can edit or delete a payroll as long as its status is still “Draft” or “Pending.” Once a payroll moves into processing, it can no longer be changed through the mobile app.
This guide explains how to:
- Identify editable payrolls
- Edit a payroll
- Delete a payroll
- Understand what happens when editing a pending payroll
When You Can Edit or Cancel a Payroll #
A payroll can be modified only if its status is:
- Draft, or
- Pending
Draft #
You created the payroll but have not yet confirmed processing.
Pending #
You clicked Process, but the payroll has not yet begun ACH processing and is still being prepared.
If the payroll is already processing or completed, it cannot be edited or deleted.
Access Payrolls Eligible for Editing or Deletion #
- Open the Friday mobile app.
- Tap the Payroll tab in the bottom navigation bar.
- Locate the payroll with a status of Draft or Pending.
Only these payrolls will allow editing or deletion.
How to Edit or Delete a Payroll #
Step 1: Swipe Left on the Payroll Entry #
Swipe the payroll row to the left. You will see two action buttons:
- Edit
- Delete
Deleting a Payroll #
Tap Delete.
- The payroll is immediately removed.
- Confirm deletion.
Once deleted, the payroll cannot be recovered.
Editing a Payroll #
Tap Edit.
This reopens the payroll so you can:
- Modify employee earnings
- Update hours, salaries, deductions, benefits
- Change pay dates or debit dates
- Adjust included employees
- Review totals
Important Behavior When Editing a Pending Payroll #
If the payroll is in Pending status:
- Opening it in edit mode moves it back to Draft
- Even if you make no changes, it will stay in Draft as long as you do not confirm it again
- A Draft payroll is not processed automatically
To finalize the payroll, you must: #
Tap Confirm & Process again.
If you forget this step, the payroll will remain in Draft and will not be sent for processing.
Summary #
You can edit or delete payrolls only if they are still in Draft or Pending status. Swipe left to reveal edit and delete options. Editing a pending payroll moves it back to draft, and you must re-confirm processing to send it again.