Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM 26C: Absence Management Enhancements

Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM 26C delivers several enhancements to Absence Management,
focusing on a modern Redwood user experience, improved usability, stronger governance, and
increased flexibility for administrators and employees.

Here’s a clear breakdown:
What’s New (Key Features)

1. Modern Redwood Interface for Absence Types
   HR admins get a fresh, cleaner interface to manage absence types (like vacation, sick leave).
   Why it matters: Easier to use, simpler navigation, and a consistent look across the system.
2. Better Absence Calendar
   Scheduling and viewing leave is now faster and clearer for both employees and managers.
   Why it matters: Less time spent entering absences, better visibility into who’s off.
3. More Customization for Absence Requests (Redwood)
   Using Oracle’s Visual Builder Studio, companies can now further tailor the absence request
   screen — adding custom fields, extra validation rules, and capturing additional data.
   Why it matters: The absence experience can be personalized to fit your specific business needs.
4. Improved Compensatory Time Management
   Better tracking and visibility of comp time balances.
   Why it matters: Employees can see their balances clearly, reducing questions to HR, and the
   admin workload is streamlined.
5. Unpaid Break Info on Timecards
   When entering absences on timecards, employees can now see their unpaid break details.
   Why it matters: Improves payroll accuracy and gives employees full transparency on time
   reporting.
6. Invalid Dates Grayed Out in Date Picker
   The date selection tool now disables (grays out) dates that can’t be selected — preventing
   mistakes before they happen.
   Why it matters: Fewer data errors, better user experience.
7. Optional Reason for Discretionary Disbursements
   Companies can now decide whether requiring a reason for discretionary disbursements (e.g.,
   special payouts) is mandatory or optional.
   Why it matters: More flexibility in processing.
8. Block Withdrawal of Approved Absences
   Admins can now prevent employees from canceling/withdrawing an absence once it’s been
   approved.
   Why it matters: Stronger policy enforcement, better audit trails, and regulatory compliance.
9. Restrict Access to Past/Future Assignments
   Using Visual Builder Studio, organizations can limit who sees historical or future assignment
   data.
   Why it matters: Tighter security and governance around sensitive employment data.

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