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How to decline a task

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You can refuse a task if you cannot do it. You must say why, so the assigner can re-plan. If the problem is only the hours or the date, negotiate instead.

In the proposal, tap Decline. A confirmation appears first.
Decline this task?
On this screen
- Message – the assigner will be told, and the task returns to them to reassign or drop.
- A hint – if timing or effort is the problem, Negotiate proposes new terms instead of refusing.
- Keep it and Decline – go back, or carry on.
Choose a reason and tap Decline.
Decline proposal
On this screen
- Reasons – Existing committed work, Dependency not available, Leave or holiday, Insufficient working time, Technical complexity, Waiting for customer or vendor, Other.
- Add more detail – optional.
- Decline – stays pale until you pick a reason.
- Cancel – changes your mind.
The task is Declined and moves to the Declined tab.
A declined task
On this screen
- Declined – the status, in red.
- Your reason – kept in the thread.
- Declined tab – counts declined tasks.

The person who assigned it is notified and can reassign it.

Last updated 2026-10-23

How to decline a task

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