What is 'seniority date' in SAP LOD-SF-EC - Employee Central?

seniority date - Overview

• Component: LOD-SF-EC

• Component Name: Employee Central

• Description: A way of providing extra benefits tied to total service duration when an employee who left the company is rehired. The default is either the original hire date or the rehire date, but exceptions can be made.

seniority date - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Seniority date is a field in the Employee Central module of SAP SuccessFactors. It is used to track the length of time an employee has been with the company. It is typically used to determine eligibility for certain benefits or promotions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The seniority date is set when an employee is first hired and can be updated as needed. It can be used to calculate the length of service for an employee, which can be used to determine eligibility for certain benefits or promotions. It can also be used to track the amount of time an employee has been with the company. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the seniority date is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that employees are receiving the correct benefits and promotions based on their length of service. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The seniority date is related to other fields in Employee Central, such as hire date, termination date, and anniversary date. These fields can be used in conjunction with the seniority date to accurately track an employee’s length of service.