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Walmart Live Well – How to Guide for Associates
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Using the Phone Line .............................................................................................................................. 2
Using the Website ................................................................................................................................... 2
Navigating the Home Page ..................................................................................................................... 3
Reporting an Absence ............................................................................................................................. 3
Requesting a Leave of Absence............................................................................................................... 7
Viewing Absences/Leave Requests ....................................................................................................... 10
Helpful Resources ................................................................................................................................. 10
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Introduction
Walmart hourly associates can use this guide to learn how to manage their absences using the
Walmart Live Well Absence Reporting Line or Website.
You can report absences over the phone or on the website. Both options can be accessed from
anywhere, at any time.
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1. Report an Absence – For absences 5 days and under (Not applicable for Salaried SSC and Salaried
Logistics & Fleet Associates)
2. Request a Leave of Absence – For absences greater than 5 days (Not applicable for Salaried SSC and
Salaried Logistics & Fleet Associates)
3. View Absences/Leave Requests
4. Access Helpful Resources
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NOTE: You can click Home at any time to return to the main menu.
Reporting an Absence
(Not applicable for Salaried SSC and Salaried Logistics & Fleet Associates)
Use this section to report any absences that are 5 days and under.
NOTE:
• Reporting an absence DOES NOT guarantee it will be approved.
• You should not report any absences that are related to work related illness or injury. Please
contact your manager directly if this is the reason for your absence.
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2. a. If you selected a medical reason (an illness or injury unrelated to work), indicate if the
reason is related to yourself or a dependent.
b. If you selected a non-medical reason, indicate the reason for your absence from the drop-
down list. If the reason for your leave is not listed, select Other.
NOTE: If you select Other, your manager may contact you to get more information about your
request.
4. Enter your home or cell phone number and email address (if available) in the event your
Manager needs to reach you.
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7. If you are absent for a reason related to bereavement or care of a dependent, you will also be
prompted to enter information related to the relationship of the person.
NOTE: You will not see this field if it is not relevant to your absence type.
8. Click Submission or Next and review the information on the Submission screen.
9. Click Submit. If you receive an error, you can click on each of the tabs to make changes as
needed.
NOTE: All mandatory fields must be completed before submitting. You will also receive an error
if any dates of absence overlap with previously requested dates.
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10. After clicking the Submit button, you will get a confirmation that your claim has been
submitted. Click OK.
11. Your manager will automatically be notified of your request and may be in contact with you
if they need additional information or supporting documents. Remember to return all calls
from Walmart while you are absent.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You are expected to report your absence as early as possible before your shift. If you are unable to
report in a timely manner, contact your manager or report the absence using the phone line as
soon as possible.
• If you are missing a partial shift or will be late for your shift, please call your manager directly
instead of using the Walmart Live Well site.
• If the dates entered are greater than 5 days, you will need to cancel your absence report, return to
the Home page and select Request a Leave of Absence.
• Salaried SSC and Salaried Logistics & Fleet Associates can report an absence by contacting their
manager.
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1. Select the reason for the leave from the drop-down list. If the reason
for your leave is not listed, talk to your manager about your request.
2. Select the Leave of Absence Type. The list will populate based on the Leave Reason.
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4. Enter your home or cell phone number and email address (if available) in the event your
manager needs to reach you.
5. Enter the Start and Expected Return to Work Date of your leave by clicking in the box and
selecting the date from the calendar. If you select a date and need to change it, click on the
box and select the correct date from the calendar.
NOTE: If you are unsure of your Expected Return Date, please select an Expected Return to Work
Date close to when you believe you will be returning and contact your manager with the Actual
Return to Work Date once known.
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6. If you are requesting a leave to care for a dependent, you will be prompted to enter
relationship information, or alternatively for leaves related to the birth of a child, you will be
asked for the expected or actual birth date of the child.
NOTE: You will not see this field if it is not relevant to your leave type.
7. Click Submission or Next and review the information on the Submission screen.
8. Click Submit. If you receive an error, you can click on each of the tabs to make changes as
needed.
NOTE: All mandatory fields must be completed before submitting. You will also receive an error if
any dates of absence overlap with previously requested dates.
9. After clicking the Submit button, you will get a confirmation that your claim has been
submitted. Click OK.
10. Your manager will automatically be notified of your request. He or she may contact you for
more information prior to making their decision.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All Leave of Absences must be requested 30 days in advance, when possible.
• Your Leave Request will be visible under the View Absences/Leave Request section and will show
as pending until your manager actions the request.
• You must contact your manager or your People Partner at least 3 weeks prior to the end of your
Leave of Absence to make arrangement for your return.
• Salaried SSC and Salaried Logistics & Fleet Associates can request a Leave of Absence by
contacting their manager.
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1. You can view current requests under Today - All Claims. Open claims
cannot be modified or canceled. If you need to make a change to an
open claim, contact your Manager.
2. You can view closed requests by changing your selection to All Claims.
3. You can export a list of all the requests you have submitted by clicking Export to Excel.
Helpful Resources
Use this section to find useful forms, guides, helpful links and documents to
assist you.
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