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      How to Request a Compensation Change

      Need to update a team member’s pay or employment details? You can easily request a compensation change directly in the Compensation app. Keep reading to learn more.

      🛠 Step-by-Step Setup Guide

      1. From the left-hand menu in your GoCo dashboard, select the Compensation app.
      2. To start a request click the Request Change button at the top right of the page.Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 11.00.22 AM-1

        Note: You can also Request a Change directly from the employee's profile from their Employment Info card. Tapping Request Change will open the change grid filtered to the employee, with a slideout open to easily make a change request. 

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      3. Then find the team member in the grid, and under Actions, select Request Change. Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.03.26 PM
      4. Fill out the employment and compensation details you’d like to update.
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        • If you're making a wage change, you’ll see helpful reminders displaying the current wage rate and the percentage difference based on your proposed change. Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.08.15 PM
      5. Save as Draft or Submit Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.54.13 PM
        • Your changes will remain in Draft status until you're ready to Submit the request.
      6. To Submit the request click "Submit" from the actions column or inside the side panel click on the elipses on the Employment & Compensations Changes wizard and select "Submit Draft". Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 5.59.45 PM
        • This will put the request in a "needs review" state. 

      Edit or Cancel a Request Change

      If you need to make a change to a request. You can do so before it is approved. 

      1. Find the request from the Pending Requests section on the Compensation Overview page and click "Needs Review". Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 6.14.05 PM-1
      2. From this grid view you have serveral options to choose from:
      • From the Actions Column  
        • Approve the Request by selecting the blue approve button
        • Deny by selecting the red deny button 
        • Cancel by selecting the elipsis button and finding Cancel Request
      • From the Side Employee Panel 
        • Select "Edit" on the Employment & Compensation Changes wizard. This will unlock the wizard and make all employment info available for changes again. 
        • Submit & Approve when finished! 

      Don't need to make a request but rather make an immediate employment change? Check out our help article on How do I Update Employee Compensation Information in GoCo

      If you have additional questions please reach out to support@goco.io