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Adding and Deleting Paternity Leave 

To add SPP: #

Click on the employee >> click on the calendar >> on the required date click the plus or the add leave box  >> select add paternity leave

Add Leave Button

You can let the system calculate the AWE from the data base or enter it manually >> expected date of birth >> actual date of birth >> leave time >> paternity start date >> save 

*warnings will appear if they are not entitled and you will not be able to save*

Add Paternity Dialog

If everything is correct the leave will then appear on the calendar:

Leave on Calendar

To remove the leave either left click on the word paternity in the calendar or click on the red Remove button on the right hand side >> remove:

Removing Leave

When the dates are reached and the payruns are finalised it will also be listed on the pay summary page and the payslip

Payslip
Updated on May 3, 2026
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