Web TimeOff 2.4 Release Notes

Welcome to version 2.4 of Web TimeOff. These release notes provide information on the new features and enhancements that have been included in version 2.4.

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What’s New in Web TimeOff Version 2.4

The following new features are available in version 2.4 of Web TimeOff:

  • Effective date and initial balance set by default for new employees
    When adding a new employee, if the time off type has an accrual or reset schedule defined at the system level, the employee's default record will be automatically set with an effective date equal to the employee's hire date and an initial balance of zero. Setting these values by default will ensure that the employee's time off balance can be immediately tracked.


  • Projected balance now takes into account future accruals and maximums
    For improved visibility, the projected balance shown within a request now takes into account future accruals, approved banked time scheduled for the future and, if enabled, the maximum the balance is capped at.


  • E-mail notifications for approved or rejected requests can now be forwarded to substitute users
    When a user's request is approved or rejected, their substitute can be forwarded the e-mail notification informing the user of the result of their request. This option is available when adding or editing a substitute user. (53423)


  • Web TimeOff URL to display in e-mail notifications can now be specified
    Previously, the values for the $URL and $IMPORTTOOUTLOOK tags available in e-mail notifications were created using the address automatically provided by the server machine. Now, if desired, users can enter a URL in the System Preferences that will be used as the base for these tags. This feature is especially useful for administrators using DNS to create more user-friendly URLs. (53815, 53822, 49983)


Fixed in Web TimeOff Version 2.4

The following issues are fixed in version 2.4 of Web TimeOff:

Reports
  • Graphical reports only include submitted or approved time off and exclude all banked time requests. (53167)
  • The Initial Balance in the Time Off Summary Report now takes into account all events that occur before the Start Date of the report, and not those that occur on the Start Date.
  • Time Off Balance Report values reflect the employee’s Hours Per Day setting in effect for each applicable request. (53511)
  • Report data displayed for printing is now properly aligned. (53164)
Balances
  • Banked time requests that have not been approved are no longer included in balances. (53241)
  • Accrued days lost in the past to a maximum cap are no longer added to the balance after a request reduces the balance below the cap.
  • Accruals and resets are no longer applied when scheduled for the same day a new record becomes effective, including when the new record is carrying over the existing balance. (53228, 53588)
Request Window
  • Banked time requests are no longer reverting to time off requests when viewed by an approver. (52669)
  • The type of request (time off or banked time) can now be successfully changed when editing a request from the Historical Time Off Requests page. (53453, 53123)
  • The request window is now properly updated, without error, when:
    • Another employee is selected. (53277, 53376, 53227)
    • A reset has occurred. (53234)
    • The employee’s Hours Per Day setting has been edited after the request was previously saved. (53237)
    • The duration of a partial day off is changed after the request was previously saved. (53053)
  • Requests can now be approved directly from the request window after the approver has selected the Edit button. (53335)
  • Improved handling of individual requests with disallowed negative balances. (53235, 53401, 53705)
  • Improved consistency when handling decimal hours or days in a request. (53056)
Import and Export
  • Resolved issues with handling of invalid data, unit conversion, and case sensitivity when importing data. (53170, 53163, 52602, 53161, 53168)
  • Time off records with no accrual schedule are exported correctly, allowing users to successfully import the data back in. (53512)
Miscellaneous
  • The day view in the calendar pages is now showing partial day requests that continue from the previous day. (53236, 53182)
  • Improved handling when Save button on Edit Employee page is clicked multiple times. (53284)
  • All application options and controls related to requests are now available to substitute users. (52550, 53129, 53741)
  • Resolved issues with display of list pages. (53276, 53334)
  • Resolved minor access issues related to pending requests and the license key management page. (53671, 53158)
  • Resolved error that occasionally occurred after de-selecting an employee from the Select Specific Employees filter. (53003)