Submitting Time Off and Sick Time (Request Absence)

Video Walkthrough

Instructions

This process is used whether you're requesting time off in the future or reporting that you were sick some time in the past.

  1. Access the Request Absence page from the Workday homepage by searching for Request Absence.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  2. Use the calendar to select days individually or click Date Range to select using start and end dates, then click continue.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  3. Select the type of absence.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  4. Enter the number of hours. If there are different numbers of hours for different days, click Edit Individual Days to select each day on the left and edit on the right.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  5. Write any comments or attach files, such as a doctor's note, as needed.
  6. Click Submit Request.

Checking Absence Requests

You can check your outstanding absence requests by searching for "My Time Off" from the Workday homepage.

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You can also visit the Manage Absence report page to see a calendar view of your absences.

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