diff --git a/erpnext/startup/boot.py b/erpnext/startup/boot.py
index 1d56078453b..64a675111ca 100644
--- a/erpnext/startup/boot.py
+++ b/erpnext/startup/boot.py
@@ -85,3 +85,5 @@ def bootinfo(bootinfo):
 		if employee:
 			bootinfo["user"]["employee"] = employee
 			frappe.session.data.employee = employee
+		else:
+			frappe.session.data.employee = ""