Dayforce, a cloud-based all-in-one HCM platform, allows Workforce Management (WFM) managers to request Time Away From Work (TAFW) on an employee’s behalf and Approve Pending Requests in Dayforce. This OneByte article will outline steps on how to request and approve these to ensure a smooth and efficient process for managing TAFW requests, keeping your team’s workflow seamless and well-organized.
TAFW on employee behalf may be requested in several different ways – through the Approvals shortcut, Multi-Week Calendar or directly on Schedules/Timesheets.
Approvals method in 6 steps:
1. Go to Approvals (represented by a check mark) on the top right of the page.
2. Click on Request New Time Off in the menu bar.
3. The New Time Away request window will open.
4. Pick an employee from the list. Once an employee is selected, available balances will be loaded.
5. Fill in all required information – Reason for time off request, Start and End dates and Type of Request – All or Partial Day. You will see the Balances updated in real time.
6. Save your request at the bottom of the page. Scroll down if you don’t see the button. You will receive a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen.
You can see saved requests in two places:
- In the Message Center → Actions
- Under Approvals
You can Review and Approve/Deny a TAFW Request by clicking on the request. You can also include comments if needed.
Other tips for consideration
- By default, you will only see the employees who report to you in the drop-down list for available employees.
- Dayforce will not allow you to request more than the available employee balance. If you are getting an error – please double check your request. It is most likely you are trying to request more than allowed.
- You can request TAFW from different screens (Approvals, Multi-Week Calendar, Schedules, Timesheets). You will always get the same TAFW form. Below are screenshots from different screens for a TAFW request:
Multi–Week Calendar
Schedules
Timesheets
This article covered how to request TAFW and approve requests in Dayforce as a manager. We hope you found it helpful!
About the expert
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Tatiana Vygurska, HCM Implementation Specialist, OnActuate
Tatiana is a Certified Payroll Manager with over 15 years of experience in multi-faceted HR, payroll, and benefits systems. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Math, along with many other certifications supporting her vast knowledge of payroll, finance, and business. Working in both public and private sector payroll and HRIS has given Tatiana knowledge and experience in a variety of industries managing diverse workforces. |
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