How to Add a Sick Leave Request in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Sick Leave Request in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Payroll'.
Choose 'Leave' from the list of options.
After that, click 'New Request' in the top-right corner.
Subsequently, tap 'Leave' to proceed.
Search for the name of the employee, then select it from the suggested results.
Following that, tap the 'Leave Type' menu.
Pick 'Leave' from the given choices.
One by one, fill out the input fields with the required information, particularly the description and date.
Once done, review your input and click 'Approve'.
After completing these steps, the sick leave request will be added and approved.
Quick answer: To add a sick leave request in Xero, navigate to Payroll and choose Leave. Click New Request, tap Leave, and select the employee's name. Open the Leave Type menu, pick Leave, and enter the description and date. Finally, review the details and click Approve to finalize the request.
About this Xero tutorial
Submit and approve employee sick leave requests quickly in Xero by navigating to Payroll, entering leave details, and saving the form. This guide shows how to add a Sick Leave Request in Xero in 10 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Payroll'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the sick leave request will be added and approved". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Sick Leave Request in Xero?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Add a Superannuation Fund in Xero, How to Add a Supplier in Xero and How to Add a Tax Rate in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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