How can I record paid sick leave on SimplePay?

Since 1 January 2024, employees have been entitled to 5 days’ sick pay per year, increased from the previous 3 days. This is called statutory sick pay (i.e. the legal minimum). You should pay sick pay at 70% of your employees' normal pay up to a maximum of €110 a day. More information is available here.

The current recommended way to record paid sick leave on SimplePay is to make use of a custom income item. More information about custom items is available here: