Configure an escalation rule

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title: Configure an escalation rule
description: Escalate a workplace case to the relevant assignment group by using an escalation rule.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/employee-service-management/workplace-case-management/configure-escalation-rule.html
release: brazil
product: Workplace Case Management
classification: workplace-case-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 3
breadcrumb: [Configure, Workplace Case Management, Workplace Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
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# Configure an escalation rule

Escalate a workplace case to the relevant assignment group by using an escalation rule.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_wsd\_case.admin or sn\_wsd\_case.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Workplace Case Management** > **Workplace Case Management - Setup** > **Escalation rules**.

2.  Click **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Escalate from|Assignment group from which you want to escalate the workplace case.|
    |Escalate to|Assignment group to which you want to escalate the workplace case.|
    |Domain|Domain of your application. This field is automatically set to your application domain.|

4.  Click **Submit**.


## Result

The escalation rule is created. The rule is displayed under the Related links of those workplace cases that have the assignment group \(specified in **Escalated from**\) for which the rule is created.

**Parent Topic:**[Configuring Workplace Case Management](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-case-management/workplace-case-mgmt-setup.md)

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