Overview
This guide explains how Managers can request interim compensation for employees. For further guidance on interim compensation, follow this link and scroll to the “Payment for Performing Work of a Vacant Position (Acting/Interim)” tab at the bottom.
Details / Instructions
Request Compensation Change
- In the Workday homepage search bar, type in Create Request and then select Create Request task.
- Select the Request Type from the menu. Request Type > All > Acting/Interim Additional Compensation is selected.
- Select OK.
- Provide comments in the Describe the Request box outlining the additional compensation that is being requested.
- Under attachments, select Select Files to attach additional documentation if necessary.
- Provide a Description of the attachment (optional).

- NOTE: To attach more documents, select Upload. To remove an attachment, select the trash can icon.
- Click Submit.
- Upon clicking the Submit button, you will receive a pop-up notification for the next step. Click Complete Questionnaire.

- NOTE: You can also locate this in your My Tasks/Inbox item.
- Under Staff Additional Compensation Request, fill in the following:
- Employee Name.
- Employee Position Title.
- Preferred Start Date.
- Expected End Date.
- Why are you requesting additional for this employee?
- What is the title of the position the employee will be assuming responsibility for?
- Please describe the additional duties this person will be performing.
- Do the duties described above make up the full responsibilities of the position being covered?
- Please identify the level of complexity if these additional duties compared to the employee’s current position
- Will this employee continue to perform primary position responsibilities of his/her own position during this period?
- Will this employee have to work additional hours beyond the normal schedule to perform the additional duties?

- Click Submit.
- NOTE: This request will be sent to the Compensation team for review and approval. You will receive a Workday notification once a decision has been made.
See Also
Request One-Time Payment