It gives you the option to change it. Hence why I'm asking.For now, I left it however I believe it's going to accrue vacation based on the initial date of hire.

Making them active again, after a year of being away.Plus they're going from full-time to part-time.

If I understand correctly, I can ignore the following information? Specifically, if I'm changing it:Why is it important to enter an employee's hire date?This in...

Do you change the start date of the employment?In this case, the employee is coming back after a year of absence and as casual labor versus full-time.