Quick Reference Guide
Objective or Task
Update one or more service dates for an employee in Workday.
Instructions
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From the Workday landing page, enter the employee name in the search bar and select the employee to open the Worker Profile.
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From the Worker Profile, select Actions, then select Worker History, and select Edit Service Dates.
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On the Edit Service Dates page, review and update the applicable service dates:
- Original Hire Date for the employee’s first date of employment
- Continuous Service Date for service length used in benefits and retirement calculations
- Benefits Service Date only when overriding the standard one‑year service requirement
- Retirement Eligibility Date for phased retirement overrides
- Retirement Date for employees terminated with a retirement reason
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Use the calendar selector or enter the new date manually for each field being updated.
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Enter any Comments and attach supporting documentation, if required.
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Select Submit to save the service date changes.
Outcome
The employee’s service dates are updated in Workday and will be used for benefit eligibility, retirement processing, and service‑related calculations.