diff --git a/addons/hr_expense/hr_expense.py b/addons/hr_expense/hr_expense.py
index 1b2d97ac253..4ab71801a67 100644
--- a/addons/hr_expense/hr_expense.py
+++ b/addons/hr_expense/hr_expense.py
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ import time
 from osv import fields, osv
 from tools.translate import _
 import decimal_precision as dp
+import netsvc
 
 def _employee_get(obj, cr, uid, context=None):
     if context is None: