Request a Return from Leave of Absence

This article explains how you request a return from a leave of absence in Workday. Employees use this process to record the actual return date, remove the on‑leave status, and restore normal pay and accruals. You must currently be on leave to submit this request.

Quick Reference Guide

Objective or Task:

Request a return from a leave of absence in Workday.

Instructions:

1. Enter Request Return from Leave of Absence in the Workday search bar.
2. Select Request Return from Leave of Absence from the results.
3. Enter the First Day Back at Work.
4. Select the appropriate Event from Absences Returned From.
5. Enter the Actual Last Day of Absence.
6. Add Supporting Documents if required.
7. Enter Comments if needed.
8. Upload Attachments if applicable.
9. Enter an attachment Description if uploaded.
10. Select the appropriate attachment Category.
11. Select Submit.

Outcome:

Your return from leave of absence is recorded in Workday, your on‑leave status ends, and pay and accruals resume as applicable.