Oracle Fusion Cloud Time and Labor 25A introduces several key features and enhancements, primarily centered around the Redwood user experience, unified layout sets, and improved data security and integration. Below is a summary of the most significant updates based on available information:
Mandatory Redwood Experience Transition:
All new features in Time and Labor are exclusively delivered in the Redwood user experience starting with Update 24A. Customers using browser-based time cards must transition to Redwood before receiving Update 25A. Mobile device time entry support in Redwood was introduced in 24B, and users must migrate by Update 25B to ensure continuity.
Workers access enhanced time cards via the “Current Time Card” task on the Me > Time and Absences page, requiring the Redwood experience to be enabled for workers, line managers, and time and labor managers.
- Unified Layout Sets by Default:
Starting with Release 25A, all newly created layout sets are unified by default, following enhancements introduced in 23C. Existing non-unified layout sets remain functional and editable with Redwood time cards, but new non-unified layout sets cannot be created. For migration assistance, Oracle provides guidance through a Customer Connect post titled HCM – Redwood Time Cards and Layout Sets.
This change simplifies configuration and ensures consistency across time card layouts.
- Enhanced Data Security for Oracle Search:
Oracle Search now relies on dynamically computed access control lists (ACLs) that align with Oracle HCM Cloud’s data security setup. Administrators must run the ESS process to create the index definition and perform initial ingest to OSCS after every release upgrade and production-to-test process to maintain security. Minimal logging features should be enabled for ACL processes.
The HXT data security policy must be correctly defined to ensure that time and labor managers and line managers only access time cards for workers they are responsible for.
- Improved Time Card Interaction:
Users must slide to the right on the time card header to view the full time card period, enhancing usability.
Time and labor managers retain the privilege to approve multiple time cards simultaneously from the Team Time Cards page, a feature available before 25A.
- Integration with HCM Applications:
Oracle Time and Labor integrates seamlessly with Oracle Cloud HCM applications, including Global Human Resources, Absence Management, Global Payroll, and Project Costing. The calendar-based time entry interface and configurable time card layouts support both simple and complex time recording needs.
The real-time rules engine validates time entries and automatically applies pay rules, such as overtime calculations, enhancing accuracy and compliance.
- AI and Automation Enhancements:
While specific AI features for Time and Labor in 25A are not detailed, the broader Oracle Fusion Cloud 25A update emphasizes AI-driven automation across HCM modules. For example, generative AI provides smart suggestions to streamline processes, which may indirectly benefit time and labor workflows.
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