Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.0 - October 2017

Name of Product:

PeopleSoft HCM Applications (April 2019 revision) 9.2x

Product Description:

This VPAT summarizes the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management Applications version 9.2x and is dependent on the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools VPAT.

Date:

07-Apr-2019

Archive Note:

This VPAT applies to only version April 2019. It does not apply to any versions of PeopleSoft HCM Applications 9.2x after this. This VPAT has been superseded by PeopleSoft HCM Applications (July 2020 revision) 9.2x.

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This VPAT does not cover the following product areas:

  • Recruiting Solutions Open Integration Framework. Integrations with this framework are not delivered or supported by Oracle.
  • BI Publisher (XMLP) reports are intended for printing purposes only.
  • Delivered application SQR reports are considered to be samples.  The majority of these reports are intended for printing purposes only and therefore are not considered accessible.  The content within these sample reports may be obtained and viewed through alternate accessible mean such as an online page or query.
  • Fluid Time Reporting Location.
  • Fluid Timesheet Elapsed Time.
  • Fluid Tax Withholding
  • Fluid Workforce Availability.
  • Global Payroll WorkCenter.
  • Global Payroll Element Browser.
  • File Integration Framework.
  • Classic Benefits Self Service Open Enrollment and Dependent/Beneficiaries.
  • Classic Review Absence Calendar (Monitor Absence).
  • Oracle Help Center, Library Version.
  • Product Documentation in PDF format.

Screen Reader Mode is configured in PeopleSoft products on a per user basis. With PeopleTools, there are a variety of methods which can be used to enable Screen Reader Mode. The first method is at sign-on, where the user can select a checkbox directly on the sign-on page to enable Screen Reader Mode. The second method allows each individual user to configure the User Interface (UI) mode in which they operate, whether it is Standard User Mode or Screen Reader Mode. The UI mode is set via the user preferences in PeopleTools Personalizations. To set Screen Reader Mode user preferences, the user navigates to 'My Personalizations' and then selects 'Personalize General Options.' The next step is to set the Accessibility Features Personalization Option to 'Use Screen Reader Mode'.

There is a section in the document "Enterprise PeopleTools 8.56 PeopleBook: PeopleSoft Accessibility Guide" titled "Setting Up PeopleSoft Accessibility Features" that further explains the steps to configure Screen Reader mode in the application.

Dependent Products


This product interacts with or is built with the other Oracle products listedin this section. Click below to view information about the accessibility ofthese dependent products. Products listed are the versions available at thetime of publication of this document; newer documents may be available that supersedethese versions.

Evaluation Methods Used:

Oracle's policy is to design, develop and test both products and documentation to be accessible. The recommended styles of testing for accessibility include: (i) algorithmic automated tests, (ii) human judgement tests such as tool-assisted tests, visual inspection and manual operation, and (iii) testing with assistive technology by people with and without disabilities. Additional information about Oracle's accessibility program is available on http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/index.html

Accessibility Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guideline:

Standard/GuidelineIncluded In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at https://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Section 508 as published in 2017, at https://www.Section508.govYes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

Supports
The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criteria without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Supports with Exceptions
Some functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Does Not Support
Majority of functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Not Applicable
The criteria are not relevant to the product.

WCAG 2.0 Report

Table 1 also documents conformance with:

  • Section 508: Chapter 5 - 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 - 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Supports

The product does not utilize the following:

  • Time-based media.
  • CAPTCHA.
  • Tests that contain non-textual content.

The product was tested for:

  • Non-text content that is presented to the user has a text alternative.
  • Controls that accept user input have meaningful labels and describes its purpose.
  • Non-text content that is for presentation purposes only is implemented in a way that it can be ignored by an AT.
  • Images that convey information have meaningful alternative text using ALT.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable

The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or prerecorded video-only content.

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • Prerecorded video includes closed captions.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • Closed captions are not provided for prerecorded audio content for the demonstration video for Activity Guide Composer.  Bug  27584068.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Supports

The Activity Guide Composer feature provides the ability to include a video step in an activity guide.  Customers are responsible for ensuring that any video added meet the criteria.

The product was tested for:

  • Prerecorded video includes a full text alternative to the video including any interaction.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable

The product does not utilize live audio content.

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Supports

The Activity Guide Composer feature provides the ability to include a video step in an activity guide.  Customers are responsible for ensuring that any video added meet the criteria.

The product was tested for:

  • Pre-recorded video includes a second version (or the only version) of the video that has audio descriptions built into it on the main audio track.

Exceptions to the above:

  • The Activity Guide Composer demonstration video does not include audio description built into the main audio track. Bug 27581148. 
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • Column and Row headers on data tables.
  • No information is solely conveyed through the style sheet.
  • Layout tables use appropriate markup
  • User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling
  • Headings are encoded with HTML heading tags
  • List markup is used for marking up lists
  • Data tables specify SUMMARY or CAPTION

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • In Recruiting Solutions Classic Candidate Gateway, questionnaire is presented as a list but is not marked up in the HTML as a list.  Bug 19632823.
  • Error messages which contain a list of error conditions or instructions are not marked as lists.  Bug 19705029.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested to ensure that the sequence in which content is presented is in a logical tab order.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was discovered in the Classic Timesheet where focus changes unexpectedly when deleting a row.  Bug 28072124.
  • An issue was discovered in the My Team where focus changes unexpectedly when a button bar is selected.  Bug 28505921.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested to ensure that color, shape,  physical location, or any other sensory characteristics are not the only means of conveying content or guidance to the user.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • During testing an issue was discovered in Talent Acquisition Manager where a job category used to categorize jobs uses color and alternative text to differentiate categories, but does not provide shading or different shapes.  Bug 27476321.
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)Supports

The product does not use color or visual presentation as the only means of conveying information to the user.

1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)Not Applicable

The product does not utilize audio based media.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Visual presentation of text to ensure that  a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.  
  • Large-scale text and images of large-scale text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
  • Images of text are not utilized in the product.

The visual presentation of the product is delivered using a specific PeopleTool's style sheet, "Tangerine" which has been tested to conform to these contrast requirements.   The settings in the delivered style sheet can be overridden by the user, the browser settings, or the operating system.

1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for :

  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)Not Applicable

The product does not utilize images of text.

2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.
  • Proper operation of unique keystrokes and access keys, including those listed in the product documentation.
  • The ability to use the product with OS keyboard aids: StickyKeys and FilterKeys (feature names may be different on different platforms.

 

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supports

Movement of focus through each control can be done using only the keyboard, with no "keyboard trap" that prevents focus from moving away from any control.

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Time limits in the product can be turned off before they are encountered.
  • Time limits in the product can be adjusted to at last 10 times longer than encountered.
  • Time limits in the product can be extended with at least 20 seconds warning up to 10 times.
  • Time limits are longer than 20 hours.
  • Time limits used are part of a real-time event, or a essential activity.

 

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable

The product does not contain animation and does not utilize auto-updating that starts automatically or auto-updating that is presented in parallel with other content.

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • No portion of the screen flickers or flashes with a frequency between 2 Hz and 55 Hz.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)Supports

The product provides HTML headers which enable the user to bypass blocks of content.   Headers are provided for Page Titles, Group Boxes, Scroll Areas, and Grids (Tables)

2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)Supports

The product has meaningful page titles specified in the TITLE element.

2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)Supports

The product  was tested for:

  • Logical tab order through the product controls and selectable elements.
  • Consistent use of keyboard keys to perform selection and action.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested to ensure that the purpose of each link can be understood, its label is meaningful,  and that labels are not vaguely worded.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was identified in Fluid State Tax Information where the purpose of links cannot be easily determined.  Bug 27061729.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)Supports

The product provides multiple methods to navigate to a page including:

  • Drop down menu.
  • Navigation menu ("NavBar").
  • Related Actions.
  • Links on a page.
  • Tiles (buttons) on a homepage.
  • Button bars (radio buttons).
  • Global search feature to find a page.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • Structure and hierarchy conveys meaningful text in header elements on pages.
  • Column and Row headers on data tables.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was identified in Fluid State Tax Information where the purpose of links cannot be easily determined.  Bug 27061729.
  • An issue was identified in Fluid Employee Snapshot where the Competencies tile has text content that is not labeled properly. Bug 25897726.
  • An issue was identified in Fluid Candidate Gateway where placeholder text is the only means of identifying purpose.  Bug 27762681.
  • An issue was identified in the Classic WorkCenter framework where heading labels are duplicated.  Bug 28797894.
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Visual cues or feedback to the position of the cursor within the product.
  • AT product successfully tracks cursor focus.
  • Visual indication of the location of the focus.
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Properly set lang attribute for each page.
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Proper use of lang attribute for text passages that are in a different language than that of the page.
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)Supports

When an element receives focus, it does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window.

3.2.2 On Input(Level A)Supports

Changes in the value of user interface components does not result in a substantial change to the page, an additional change of keyboard focus, or the spawning of a pop-up window.

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested for consistent navigation and order across pages.

3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)Supports with Exceptions

The product has been tested for:

  • Images and controls are used and identified consistently throughout the product.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • UI for administrative functions versus self service is inherently different since the frequency of use varies.  Administrators are trained users whereas self service users are typically infrequent and untrained users.  As such,  the UI for self service functions is different and much simpler than  the UI administrator web pages which results in an inconsistency of the UI across these functions of the product.
  • UI for different product families (e.g.  payroll versus recruiting) have some differences in terminology.  The application is tailored for a particular set of business processes, concepts, and roles which in some cases do not span across product families which results in an inconsistency of the UI.
  • UI for Classic versus Fluid transactions is different since Fluid transactions are a replacement for the legacy Classic transactions.
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)Supports

When input errors are detected, they are described to the user in text, including the identification of the item where the error occurred.

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supports

The product was tested for meaningful labels, instructions where applicable, and ALT text.

3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supports

The product provides messages for input when input errors are automatically detected.   The error messages contain information indicating what the error is and instructions on how to correct the error when known.

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)Supports

The product was tested to ensure that when legal commitments or financial transactions occur that modify or delete user-controllable data that one or more of the following is true:

  • Data that is entered by the user is validated for input errors and the user is provided an opportunity to correct the errors before submission.
  • Confirmation pages are available for reviewing, confirming, and correcting input before finalizing the submission of data.
  • Submissions are reversible or can be re-entered by the user.
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)Supports

The product was tested for:

  • Elements in the HTML have complete start and end tags, are properly nested, do not contain duplicate attributes, and have unique IDs.
  • Pages validate to the HTML specification.

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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Supports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • HTML controls have a programmatically associated name, derived from the appropriate HTML elements and attributes including LABEL, TITLE, SUMMARY, CAPTION, etc.
  • Additional state information is programmatically exposed for HTML controls, such as whether a field is ‘required’.
  • Custom controls have appropriate roles specified using the ROLE attribute.
  • Custom controls have appropriate state and property information conveyed using the relevant WAI-ARIA or HTML5 attributes.
  • Frames have a meaningful title specified in the TITLE attribute.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • An issue was discovered in Fluid Direct Deposit where the filter button does not indicate the button state. Bug 27664491.

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2017 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited VisionNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of ColorNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited HearingNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without SpeechNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited ManipulationNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and StrengthNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning AbilitiesNot ApplicableThe product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

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Chapter 4: Hardware

These criteria are all Not Applicable because the product is not Hardware

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
 502 Interoperability with Assistive TechnologyHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
 502.3 Accessibility ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object InformationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and HeadersNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of ValuesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical RelationshipsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of TextNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of ActionsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on ObjectsNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus CursorNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event NotificationNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility FeaturesNot ApplicableThe product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
 503 ApplicationsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.2 User PreferencesNot ApplicableThe product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
503.3 Alternative User InterfacesNot ApplicableThe product does not have assistive technology features.
 503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio DescriptionHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption ControlsSupports with Exceptions

The product was tested for:

  • User controls for the selection of captions are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection.

Exceptions to the above are as follows:

  • Caption Controls are not provided for a demonstration video in Activity Guide Composer.  Bug  27488962.
503.4.2 Audio Description ControlsSupports

The product was tested for:

  • User controls for the selection of audio description are provided at the same menu level as the user controls for volume or program selection.
 504 Authoring ToolsHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or EditingSupports

See WCAG 2.0 Section.

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format ConversionNot Applicable

The product does not include authoring tools that provide format conversions or saving content in multiple formats.

504.2.2 PDF ExportNot Applicable

The product does not provide export of PDF files.

504.3 PromptsNot Supported

The product does not prompt authors to create accessible content.   Bug 27488962.

504.4 TemplatesNot Applicable

The product does not provide templates.

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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria
Conformance Level
Remarks and Explanations
 602 Support DocumentationHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupports

The product documentation describes:

  • Screen Reader mode user preferences and runtime.
  • Special keystrokes needed to operate controls.
  • Workarounds.

Accessibility-related documentation can be found in the Enterprise PeopleTools 8.56 PeopleBook: PeopleSoft Accessibility Guide which describes screen reader mode and common accessibility related issues and how to prevent them when authoring content.

602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AASupportsSee the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support DocumentationNot Applicable

Product documentation is in electronic format.

 603 Support ServicesHeading cell - no response requiredHeading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility FeaturesSupportsOracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication NeedsSupportsOracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support or by calling Oracle Support at 1.800.223.1711. Hearing-impaired customers in the U.S. who wish to speak to an Oracle Support representative may use a telecommunications relay service (TRS). Information about the TRS is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/trs.html, and a list of telephone numbers is available at https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-relay-services-directory. International hearing-impaired customers should use the TRS at +1.605.224.1837. An Oracle Support engineer will respond to technical issues according to the standard service request process.

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Oracle Legal Disclaimer

The information above describes this product's ability to support the applicableStandards/Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards(available at https://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/policy.html#standards-tab) and the remarks in this document. For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

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