What is continued pay rule in SAP SRD-HR-PAY - HCM-Payroll Processing?

SAP Term: continued pay rule

• Component: SRD-HR-PAY

• Component Name: HCM-Payroll Processing

• Description: The period in which an employer maintains payments to an employee on sick leave.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Continued pay rule is a feature in SAP HCM-Payroll Processing that allows an employee to receive their salary even if they are absent from work due to illness or other reasons. This feature is especially useful for employees who are unable to work due to long-term illnesses or disabilities.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the continued pay rule, the employer must first set up the rule in the SAP system. This can be done by going to the “Payroll” tab in the SAP system and selecting “Continued Pay Rule” from the drop-down menu. The employer can then enter the details of the rule, such as the amount of salary to be paid and the duration of the rule. Once this is done, the rule will be applied automatically when an employee is absent from work due to illness or other reasons.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to note that continued pay rules are only applicable for employees who are absent from work due to illness or other reasons. It is not applicable for employees who are absent due to vacation or other non-illness related reasons. Additionally, employers should ensure that they have sufficient funds available in their payroll account before setting up a continued pay rule.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on continued pay rules, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on HCM-Payroll Processing. Additionally, employers can also contact their local SAP representative for further assistance with setting up and managing continued pay rules.