Understanding Absence
Management & Time and
Labor
This presentation explains the differences and integration of Absence
Management and Time and Labor modules.
by Danish Jafri
Purpose and Focus Areas
Absence Management Time and Labor
Manages employee leave requests, policies, accruals, and Tracks employee hours worked, shifts, and timecards.
entitlements.
Focuses on working time including clock-in/out and overtime.
Focuses on non-working time like vacation and sick leave.
Key Features Comparison
Absence Management
Supports various leave types and accrual rules.
Includes eligibility, self-service, and validation rules.
Time and Labor
Manages work schedules, shifts, and time entry profiles.
Enforces overtime and compliance rules with mobile access.
Use Case Scenarios
Scenario Absence Management Time and Labor
Applying for sick leave Yes No
Recording hours No Yes
worked
Calculating leave Yes No
accruals
Generating payroll No Yes
timecards
Managing multiple Limited Strong
schedules
Integration and
Interdependence
Payroll
Absences reduce payable hours; Time and Labor provides payable hours.
Scheduling
Absences override scheduled shifts like vacations.
Compliance
Both ensure labor laws and absence rules are followed.
User Experience
Employees request absence and enter time in one interface.
When to Use Each Module
Track Leave Requests Track Worked Hours Integrate Payroll &
Compliance
Use Oracle HCM Cloud Absence Use Oracle HCM Cloud Time and Labor.
Management. Use both modules together for
automation and policy enforcement.