Correct Time Off Request on behalf of employee

This article explains how you correct an approved time off request on behalf of an employee using the Absence Calendar in Workday. Timekeepers or administrators use this process to update the type, hours, or comments for approved absences. Only approved time off requests can be corrected using this method.

Quick Reference Guide

Objective or Task:

Correct an approved employee time off request on behalf of the employee in Workday.

Instructions:

1. Enter Correct Absence in the Workday search bar.
2. Select Correct Absence from the results.
3. Enter the employee’s name in the Worker field.
4. Select OK.
5. Select the approved time off entry on the Absence Calendar.
6. Update the Type if needed.
7. Update the Quantity per Day if needed.
8. Update Comments if needed.
9. Review the absence Details.
10. Enter Comments explaining the correction.
11. Select Submit.

Outcome:

The corrected time off request is submitted and routed for re‑approval in Workday on behalf of the employee.