How to Enter an Absence on Behalf of an Employee

Summary

Manager may need to enter an absence on the employee’s behalf for various reasons. Read the article to learn how to do it.

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Sometimes, a manager may need to enter an absence on the employee’s behalf. See the reasons at the end of the article.

In your browser, go to uwindsor.ca/uwinsite/people.  After you complete your single sign-on in UWinsite People using your full UWinID@uwindsor.ca as your username and your UWin Account password. Then:  

  1. Navigate to My Team, select My Team.
  2. Enter the employee's name or employee number in search; or select from the Workers list.
  3. Select the three dots associated with the employee.
  4. Select Add Absence.
  5. Select the appropriate absence Type, click the calendar icon in the Start Date and Time field. In the pop-up calendar window, select a date and click OK. The default start time is set to 8:30 a.m. unless modified.
  6. Enter the End Date and Time, time will default to the start time 8:30 a.m., unless modified.

If you see an error message, you may have chosen the wrong option. Correct the selection and proceed.

  1. Add any Comments, as necessary.
  2. Select Reasons, if required.
  3. Add an attachment as necessary to the Attachment box. You can drag files into the box, Add File or Add link.

Tip: Attachments are documents required for processing the absence. Please refer to relevant collective agreements, legislation, or policies.

  1. Select Submit.

Note, before submitting you can select to edit your entry by clicking Edit and Save.

Some absence entries can only be selected by the Line Manager and/or HR such as Strike/Work Stoppage, WSIB, LTD and suspension.  Employees will not have access to self-service for these entries.

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Article ID: 151542
Created
Sun 1/5/25 5:06 PM
Modified
Sun 1/5/25 5:06 PM