What is on-call duty in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

SAP Term: on-call duty

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: A specific type of working time, where an employee is not present at the workplace but is ready and available to be called into work for specific tasks, such as emergency maintenance or covering for unforeseen absences of colleagues. For this on-call availability, employees normally receive an additional payment. This could be a set amount irrespective of how many on-call hours an employee has worked, or a payment per hour of on-call duty performed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  On-call duty is a feature of SAP's Employee Central module that allows employees to be available for work outside of their normal working hours. This feature allows employers to assign employees to be on-call for certain periods of time, and they will be notified if they are needed to work during those times. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the on-call duty feature, employers must first set up the on-call duty schedule in the Employee Central module. This includes setting the start and end times for each period of on-call duty, as well as the type of work that may be required during those times. Once the schedule is set up, employers can assign employees to be on-call for certain periods of time. Employees will then be notified if they are needed to work during those times. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the on-call duty schedule, it is important to ensure that all employees are aware of their on-call duties and the type of work that may be required during those times. Additionally, employers should ensure that employees are given adequate rest between periods of on-call duty. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The on-call duty feature is part of SAP's Employee Central module, which provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing employee data and processes. Other features of Employee Central include payroll processing, time tracking, and performance management.