Posted 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025

WorkDay: Requesting Time off VS Requesting a Leave of Absence
Requesting Time Off in WorkDay can be done by following the steps below:
- From the Workday Home Page, click Menu.
- Click the Request Absence app.
NOTE: The Apps and Edit buttons within the Menu can be used to add, reorder, or delete apps from the list. - Click the day(s) on the calendar to select days off.
- Click Continue.
- Select the Type of Absence -- **TIME OFF**.
NOTE: Vacation, personal holiday, etc are selected after choosing TIME OFF. - If you have multiple jobs, select the job the request is for in the Position field.
- Review the absence details and adjust as needed.
NOTE: The Quantity per Day will default to the number of hours scheduled to work that day. Click Edit Individuals Days to modify the number of hours per day. - If you are requesting two different types of time off, view the Requesting Multiple Types of Time Off below to determine the best way to request this.
- If you have multiple jobs, select the appropriate position that this time off request should be applied to.
NOTE: Employees who are considered non-exempt or less than full time, will report time worked and leave in 15-minute increments.
Employees who are considered exempt and are full time, will report leave in full day and half day increments. - Click Submit Request.
Requesting a Leave of Absence (this will generally REMOVE you from payroll):
- From the Workday Home Page, click Menu.
- Click the Manage Absence app.
NOTE: The Add and Edit buttons within the Menu can be used to add, reorder, or delete apps from the list. - Click Actions.
- Then click Select Date Range.
- Enter the Start Date and End Date of the Leave of Absence.
- Click Continue.
- Under Type of Absence, select Leave of Absence, then specify the appropriate LOA.
NOTE: If unsure which leave type to select, consult with the institution HR department or select the leave type that most closely matches the anticipated need. - Click Continue.
- In the Request Absence pop-up window, confirm the information in the following fields:
- Type of Absence – Confirm the LOA type selected.
- Optional: Last Day of Work – Confirm the last day working before the LOA begins.
- First Day of Absence – Confirm the beginning date of the LOA.
- Estimated Last Day of Absence – Confirm the estimated date of return of the LOA.
- Optional: Comment to Approver – Enter a comment to the approver of this LOA.
- Optional: Reason – Select a reason for the LOA.
- Supporting Documents – No supporting documentation will be submitted via Workday.
WARNING: Please do not submit any medical documentation. - Click Submit.