Time off request in Workday is a feature that allows employees to request time off from work for various reasons. It is an essential part of the employee self-service functionality in Workday, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process for managing time off. Workday offers different types of time off requests to cater to the diverse needs of employees. These include: 1. Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO refers to a designated number of days that an employee can take off while still receiving their regular pay. It is typically accrued by employees based on their years of service or employment policy. Employees can use PTO for personal reasons such as vacations, medical appointments, or family events. 2. Sick Leave: Sick leave allows employees to take time off work when they are ill, injured, or need to care for a sick family member. This type of time off is typically paid, depending on the company's policy and the employee's sick leave balance. 3. Vacation Leave: Vacation leave refers to time off that employees take for leisure, relaxation, or personal reasons beyond sick leave and holidays. Vacation leave may or may not be paid, depending on the company's policies and the employee's accrued vacation balance. 4. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): FMLA enables employees to take time off for specific family and medical reasons without the risk of losing their job or health insurance benefits. FMLA requests require appropriate documentation, such as medical certificates or evidence of a family member's serious health condition. 5. Personal Leave: Personal leave allows employees to take time off for personal reasons not covered by other types of time off. This could include personal appointments, bereavement, or attending to important personal matters. Personal leave may be paid or unpaid, depending on company policies. When submitting a time off request in Workday, employees need to provide relevant details, such as the desired dates, type of time off requested, the reason for their absence, and any supporting documentation if necessary. The request then goes through an approval process, where managers or supervisors review and either approve or deny the request based on business needs and available resources. Overall, Workday's time off request feature helps organizations efficiently manage employees' time off while ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to company policies.