How Do I Handle ACC Or Work Injury Absences?

For ACC or work injury absences, first identify what the employer is legally required or has agreed to pay. Do not automatically deduct Sick Leave or Annual Holidays for a period covered by weekly ACC compensation.

• Use Sick Leave only where the employee is eligible and the employer and employee are treating the absence as sick leave.
• Use Unpaid or another pay item where the absence is not being paid through statutory leave.
• Use ordinary pay or allowance rows if the employer has a first-week or top-up payment to make.

Keep notes clear, because ACC treatment can affect leave balances, gross earnings history, and final pay records.