Enabling time off requests Note: You must define which absence plans to include in the ESS Time Off Request task where employees can request for time off. Access Absence Plan Balances Rule (ES02.2). Specify this information: Paid Time Off Request Set the Paid Time Off Request field to 2 (Enabled) for plans to include in the ESS Time Off Request task. Usage Service Code Select the payout service code for paid time off request that will decrement the absence plan's hours balance.