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Delete a working pattern

Delete a working pattern in Sage HR when you no longer need it.

Written by Oliver Cook

You can delete a working pattern that you no longer use.

Sage HR restricts deletion in some cases to prevent data issues.


Before you start

  • You can’t delete the default working pattern

  • You can’t delete a working pattern linked to an employee's time off requests

Sage HR blocks deletion when any of these apply.


Delete a working pattern

  1. Select your name in the top‑right corner.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Select Employee data.

  4. Select Employment statuses & Working patterns.

  5. Scroll to Working patterns.

  6. Select Actions next to the pattern.

  7. Select Delete.

📌TIP: If Sage HR lets you delete a working pattern with assigned employees, Sage HR moves them to the default pattern. Reassign employees first for clearer control.

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