What is 'prior service' in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

prior service - Overview

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: One or more periods of service by an employee before the current period of service, typically within the public sector.

prior service - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Prior service is a term used in SAP Employee Central to refer to the period of time an employee has worked for a company prior to their current employment. This period of time is tracked and stored in the system, and can be used to calculate benefits, such as vacation time or pension contributions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Prior service can be tracked in SAP Employee Central by entering the start date of the employee's current employment and the end date of their previous employment. This information can then be used to calculate benefits, such as vacation time or pension contributions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering prior service information into SAP Employee Central, it is important to ensure that all dates are accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that benefits are calculated correctly and that employees receive the correct amount of vacation time or pension contributions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to track prior service in SAP Employee Central, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use this feature.