How to Record the EOSB Payout to a Departing Restaurant Employee
Paying the gratuity entitlement to a resigning or terminated employee and clearing the accumulated provision.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for EOSB | Liability (-) | 1,800.00 | - |
| Cash / Bank | Asset (-) | - | 1,800.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
This clears the provision built up over the employee's tenure. No new expense is recorded because the cost was already recognized monthly.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
On an employee's last working day, calculate the final EOSB entitlement (current salary / 26 working days × total days of service, per Jordan's Labor Law formula). Compare to the provision balance — if the provision is less than the actual entitlement (due to salary increases not captured in the provision), record the difference as an additional EOSB expense.
⚠️ Audit Flags
The actual payout must match the legal calculation per Jordan's Labor Law. Underpaying EOSB exposes the restaurant to labor court claims. Overpaying without basis inflates the expense. Auditors will spot-check EOSB payments against the labor law formula and the employee's signed acknowledgment of receipt.
📄 Required Documentation
Final EOSB calculation sheet, employee resignation letter or termination notice, signed EOSB receipt from the employee, bank transfer confirmation, per-employee provision balance at payout date, and any variance between provision and actual (with explanation).
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