Seniority Dates in Oracle Fusion HCM

In Oracle Fusion HCM, “Seniority Dates” refer to the dates that are used to determine an employee’s length of service or tenure with the organization. Seniority dates are essential in various HR processes, such as calculating benefits, leave entitlements, promotions, and other employment-related considerations.

There are different types of seniority dates used in Oracle Fusion HCM:

1. Hire Date: The most common type of seniority date is the “Hire Date.” It is the date when an employee officially starts their employment with the organization.
2. Adjusted Hire Date: In some cases, an organization may need to adjust an employee’s hire date due to certain reasons, such as previous temporary or contract periods, or rehire after a break in service.
3. Original Hire Date: The “Original Hire Date” represents the first hire date of an employee, even if they have left and returned to the organization.
4. Service Date: The “Service Date” may be used for specific purposes, such as determining an employee’s eligibility for certain benefits based on their continuous service.
5. Probation Start Date: The “Probation Start Date” represents the date when a newly hired employee enters their probationary period.
6. Continuous Service Date: The “Continuous Service Date” is the date used to calculate an employee’s length of continuous service without breaks or interruptions.