diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index 7768744e4..cd58922b8 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -23,3 +23,4 @@ jobs:
           close-issue-message: 'This issue was closed because it has been stale for 5 days with no activity. If you feel this issue still needs attention please feel free to reopen.'
           stale-pr-label: 'no-pr-activity'
           exempt-issue-labels: 'keep-fresh'
+          exempt-pr-labels: 'keep-fresh,awaiting-approval,work-in-progress'
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