UEL FAQs

Review common questions about the Unified Employee License (UEL), including its purpose, supported capabilities, prerequisites, troubleshooting, and how it works with HR Service.

  • Why are the Employee user settings not visible in my org?

    To view the Employee user settings in your org, enable the Reports To Field on Person account.

  • Why is the People tab missing or not visible in my App Launcher?

    The People tab relies on Salesforce Chatter functionality. Ensure that Chatter is enabled in your organization's settings for the tab to appear.

  • Do UEL users need a KnowledgeUser add-on to read Knowledge articles?

    No, UEL users can read Knowledge articles without a KnowledgeUser add-on license, provided they have the following two permissions enabled at their profile level: Allow View Knowledge, Knowledge: Read.

  • Are custom objects supported with the Unified Employee License (UEL)?

    No. The Unified Employee License doesn't include access to custom objects. To give employees access to custom objects, assign them a Lightning Platform Starter or Lightning Platform Plus license.