--- title: How to make calculating vacation pay easier date: 2017-07-27T11:35:30Z modified: 2023-03-01T11:01:10Z permalink: "https://grow.ee/kuidas-puhkusetasu-arvestamine-lihtsamaks-muuta/" type: post status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 4631 timestamp: 2023-03-01T11:01:10Z tags: - Accounting --- Despite this year's unusually cool and rainy weather, the time has come when people are going on vacation. Vacation is mandatory and therefore calculating vacation pay does not depend on the weather outside, and this sometimes annoying annual **obligation needs to be fulfilled this year too**. What should be taken into account when calculating pay and how can it be made as simple as possible? Continue reading and you will find something below that will eliminate the headache of fulfilling this annoying obligation! ## Calculating vacation pay – where to start and what to know? Companies have different approaches to vacation planning, but it never hurts to be ready for the upcoming summer as early as possible. Therefore, it is **recommended to prepare an employee vacation schedule in advance** to have an overview of employee movements during the summer. Although calculating vacation pay may seem simple, there are nuances that can go wrong. It is not just a calculation based on one formula, taking into account monthly salary and the number of vacation days. Calculating vacation pay is generally based on the last six months' salary, but there are also **special cases that mess up this model**: - what to do if the employee has not worked for the employer for six months yet? - what to do if the salary is paid based on days, not as a fixed monthly salary? - is there any way to pay vacation pay to an employee working under an employment contract? - how to calculate vacation pay for an employee who has returned from parental leave? - how to calculate vacation pay for an employee working on a schedule, including on public holidays? There are more such exceptions and knowing all of their differences may not seem reasonable for every accountant. To avoid the great confusion that may result from this, we recommend that you consider [buying in a good accounting service](/?p=4598) for your company. ## Advantages of an accounting service when calculating vacation pay In addition, the calculation and payment of vacation pay is also related to the situation where an employee leaves work without fully using the vacation. In this case, **the employee is compensated for the vacation days in cash**, taking into account the number of unused vacation days and the number of days worked. Taking all of the above into account, calculating vacation pay is another area where hiring a professional will definitely pay off. [**A professional service provider**](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/raamatupidamisteenus.md) knows the field comprehensively and is up to date with all the latest requirements - the result is correct and worry-free calculation of holiday pay. In addition, it is worth remembering that **accounting services can also be purchased in parts** (e.g. only calculating salaries, entering purchase invoices, submitting declarations). However, there are also temporary solutions to replace, for example, an employee who has gone on parental leave! In order for the calculation of holiday pay to proceed smoothly and without problems for both the company and the employees, **become a Grow service user**! Fill out our [request form on the homepage](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/kontakt.md#gform_1) and we will make your summer easier.