How to Set Up a Paid Parental Leave in Xero
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Payroll'.
Choose 'Payroll Settings' from the list of options.
After that, tap the 'Pay Items' tab.
Choose 'Leave' from the choices.
Subsequently, click 'Add' in the top-right corner of the panel.
Select 'Paid Leave' to proceed.
One by one, fill out the input fields with the necessary information.
Once done, review your input and click 'Add'.
After completing these steps, the paid parental leave will be set up on your Xero account.
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