diff --git a/erpnext/patches.txt b/erpnext/patches.txt
index 74bd37a39cb..1fea30875c1 100644
--- a/erpnext/patches.txt
+++ b/erpnext/patches.txt
@@ -437,4 +437,5 @@ erpnext.patches.v8_7.fix_purchase_receipt_status
 erpnext.patches.v8_6.rename_bom_update_tool
 erpnext.patches.v8_9.set_print_zero_amount_taxes
 erpnext.patches.v8_9.set_default_customer_group
-erpnext.patches.v8_9.delete_gst_doctypes_for_outside_india_accounts
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+erpnext.patches.v8_9.remove_employee_from_salary_structure_parent
+erpnext.patches.v8_9.delete_gst_doctypes_for_outside_india_accounts
diff --git a/erpnext/patches/v8_9/remove_employee_from_salary_structure_parent.py b/erpnext/patches/v8_9/remove_employee_from_salary_structure_parent.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..53911a15cf9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/erpnext/patches/v8_9/remove_employee_from_salary_structure_parent.py
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+import frappe
+
+def execute():
+	if 'employee' in frappe.db.get_table_columns("Salary Structure"):
+		frappe.db.sql("alter table `tabEmployee` drop column employee")