Overview
This article outlines the workflow for requesting UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) within NetSuite using the Leave Management module.
Employees can submit a UK Sick Pay request directly through the Employee Center role. Once submitted, the request is automatically routed to their manager for review and approval.
Quick Navigation
Employee Center → Home Links → Custom Records → Leave Management → Leave Request
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Log in to NetSuite
Log in to NetSuite using your assigned Employee Center role.
2. Navigate to Leave Management
Locate the Home Links section on your dashboard.
Click on Custom Records → Leave Management.
Select Leave Request to open a new submission form.
3. Select Leave Type
In the Leave Type dropdown field, select UK Sick Leave.
4. Enter Leave Dates
Start Date: Enter the first day of your sickness absence.
End Date: Enter the last day of your sickness absence.
💡 Note: The total number of required leave days will automatically calculate based on the start and end dates you select.
5. Add Optional Details (Optional)
In the Details section, you can provide additional context for your manager:
Sickness Reason: A brief description of the illness.
Notes: Any specific comments or context for the approving manager.
6. Submit the Request
Review your entered dates and details for accuracy.
Click Submit.
Post-Submission Workflow
Once you click submit, the system initiates the following automated workflow:
Manager Notification: Your manager receives an email notification and a dashboard reminder to review the request.
Review: The manager can either Approve or Reject the request.
Payroll Processing: Approved leave requests are automatically forwarded to HR/Payroll for SSP evaluation and processing.
Video Walkthrough
For a visual guide to this process, please watch the short demo video attached below: