Process - Leave - Sick

Step 1 - Set up the Sick Leave Transaction Code

To process sick leave days taken first ensure that the Transaction Code has been set up. For further information on how to create the sick leave Transaction Code see this link and see the heading 'Leave Other - Sick'.

Step 2 -  Setup Sick Leave Rules that apply

To set up the number of days leave that are applicable and at what rate see this link.  The example given is that of Special Leave.  The same principals apply to sick leave.

In this section you will see that you can set, for example 90 days sick leave at 100% pay and 90 days at 50% pay.  

Step 3 -  Process Sick Leave

For more information about processing sick leave select 'Sick Leave', then 'Processing Sick Leave Days' under this link.

Sick Leave based on years of service

In addition, you have set sick leave parameters based on the number of years' service given by an employee.  This is done by putting a tick against 'Base on Years Service', then entering the number of years' service that apply. 

Sick Leave Exceeded - Deduction

If the employee has exceeded the sick leave entitlement at full pay, or a percentage of full pay, then a deduction will be processed against the employee based on the number of days, daily rate of pay and percentage payable.  

Sick Leave Valued Separately

When processing the different types of leave the default setting is that the number of days taken is recorded and a balance kept of the days.  To put a value onto the number of days taken as well place a tick against 'Value Leave Days'.  To do this:

- Go to 'Setup', then 'Global Defaults'

- Select the 'Leave' tab

- Place a tick against 'Value Leave Days

For further information go to the 'Leave' heading under this link.  Notice the 'Value Sick Days' checkbox which needs to be ticked to enable sick leave to be valued separately.

Labour Act - Sick leave entitlement 

For and extract of the Labour Act sick leave regulations see the 'Sick Leave' heading under this link.