diff --git a/content/applications/hr/payroll.rst b/content/applications/hr/payroll.rst index efbd351696..7b57c3fe51 100644 --- a/content/applications/hr/payroll.rst +++ b/content/applications/hr/payroll.rst @@ -31,37 +31,6 @@ The accounting section of the configuration menu relates to three options: created from all the accounting entries from the same period. This disables the generation of single payments. -.. _payroll-localizations: - -Localizations -------------- - -*Localizations* are country-specific settings pre-configured in Odoo at the creation of the -database, which account for all taxes, fees, and allowances for that particular country. - -The :guilabel:`Localization` section of the *Payroll* app :guilabel:`Settings` page may include -specific settings that need to be set for the specific country. This selection also provides a -detailed view of all benefits provided to employees. - -The settings and options shown in this section varies, depending on the localization enabled for the -database. - -.. warning:: - It is **not** recommended to alter the localization settings, unless specifically required. - -.. note:: - Odoo can handle a multi-company configuration. This is generally done when there is a main - company or office location, such as a headquarters, and there are other offices/branches around - the country or globe, that fall under that main company or headquarters. In Odoo, each company, - including the headquarters, would be set up as their own company/branch using the multi-company - method. - - Each individual company can have a different localization setting, since locations can vary - anywhere in the world, where rules and laws differ. - - For more information on companies, refer to the :doc:`Companies <../general/companies>` - documentation, which covers how to set up companies. - Time off -------- diff --git a/content/applications/hr/payroll/payroll_localizations.rst b/content/applications/hr/payroll/payroll_localizations.rst index feb5f9c7dc..a8418e5735 100644 --- a/content/applications/hr/payroll/payroll_localizations.rst +++ b/content/applications/hr/payroll/payroll_localizations.rst @@ -4,13 +4,60 @@ Payroll localizations ===================== -Payroll localization refers to the process of adapting payroll systems, policies, and compliance -measures to align with the specific labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements -of a particular country or region. This ensures that employee salaries, benefits, deductions, and -contributions are processed accurately and in full compliance with local legal and financial -obligations. Localization also includes integrating country-specific payroll elements such as -statutory benefits, holiday entitlements, termination rules, and reporting requirements, helping -businesses avoid legal risks while ensuring employees receive their correct compensation. +*Localizations* are country-specific settings preconfigured in Odoo at the creation of the database, +which account for all taxes, fees, and allowances for that particular country. + +*Payroll localizations* refer to the specific process of adapting payroll systems, policies, and +compliance measures to align with the specific labor laws, tax regulations, and social security +requirements of a particular country or region. + +This ensures that employee salaries, benefits, deductions, and contributions are processed +accurately and in full compliance with local legal and financial obligations. + +Localization also includes integrating country-specific payroll elements such as benefits, holidays, +termination rules, and reporting requirements, helping businesses avoid legal risks while ensuring +employees receive their correct compensation. + +Install localization package +============================ + +A country-specific localization module :ref:`must be installed ` to properly +configure and process payroll. To install the required module, first open the **Apps** app. + +Clear out the default :icon:`fa-filter` :guilabel:`Apps` filter, then type the name of the desired +country into the search bar. All available modules for that country are presented. + +.. example:: + Some countreis only have one localization module, while other have multiple modules. This is + typically when other software is neede to process payroll, and importing and exporting data is + required. + + For example. when searching for **Payroll** modules for `Egypt`, the following modules appear in + the search, and must be installed: `Egypt - Payroll` and `Egypt - Payroll with Accounting`. + + Refer to the :ref:`country-sppecific documentation ` for a + complete list of the related **Payroll** modules required for each specific country. + +.. tip:: + To see if any localization modules have been installed on the database, navigate to + :menuselection:`Payroll app --> Configuration --> Settings`. In the :guilabel:`Settings` page, if + a localization module was installed, a :guilabel:`(Country) Localization` section appears. + +.. warning:: + It is **not** recommended to alter the localization settings, unless specifically required. + +.. note:: + Odoo can handle a multi-company configuration. This is generally done when there is a main + company or office location, such as a headquarters, and there are other offices/branches around + the country or globe, that fall under that main company or headquarters. In Odoo, each company, + including the headquarters, must be set up as their own company/branch using the multi-company + method. + + Each individual company can have a different localization setting, since locations can vary + anywhere in the world, where rules and laws differ. + + For more information on companies, refer to the :doc:`Companies <../../general/companies>` + documentation, which covers how to set up companies. .. _payroll_localizations/countries-list: @@ -20,8 +67,8 @@ List of countries Payroll localization modules are available for the countries listed below. .. note:: - New countries are frequently added to this list and Odoo keeps expanding and improving existing - localizations and the related documentation. + New countries are frequently added to this list, as Odoo keeps expanding and improving existing + localizations and related documentation. - :doc:`Australia ` - :doc:`Belgium `