What happens if an employee does not submit benefit elections by the Submission Deadline?

If an employee does not submit their benefit elections by the Submission Deadline, the benefit event is typically closed without elections. This means that the system will essentially finalize the benefits enrollment process, and the employee will not be able to select any benefits for that enrollment period. As a result, the employee misses the opportunity to choose their preferred benefit options, which could affect their coverage or participation in various benefit plans.

In many organizations using Workday, failing to submit elections by the deadline leads to a complete closure of the benefit enrollment event. This policy is designed to streamline administrative processes and ensure that all employees adhere to the established timelines for benefits selection. Consequently, if no active elections are made by the employee, they forfeit their ability to enroll or make changes to their benefits during that enrollment cycle.