Payroll Basics
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Table of Contents
Module 1: Payroll Basics ... 1-1
Purpose………....…….………... 1-1 Objectives..……….…….……..….………... 1-1
Payroll Navigation Overview. ... 1-2
Tool Bar Navigation………….………... 1-2 Navigation Icons……….………... 1-2 Payroll Toolbar…..………... 1-3 Company Level Toolbar..………...………... 1-3 Elements of the Payroll Toolbar....………... 1-3 Employee Toolbar……….………... ...1-4 Elements of the Employee Toolbar………... ...1-4
The Payroll Cycle. ... 1-5
Payroll Cycle Overview..…….………... 1-5 Overview of the Icons in the Workforce Now Payroll Cycle ………... 1-6
ADP Workforce Now® Modules and Features Overview ... 1-7
Modules Working with Payroll…..………... ... 1-7 The Time & Attendance Module.….………... ... 1-7 HR Module……….………... ... 1-7 Time Off Module…………..………... ... 1-7 Benefits Module…………..………... ... 1-7 Features Used with Payroll……….………... . 1-8 Security…….……….….…….……..….………... ... 1-8 Effective Dating………...……….………... ... 1-8 Workflow……..………... . ...1-8 Module 1: Debrief……… ... … 1-9 Review Discussion……..…….………... .... 1-9 Summary………..…….……..….………... ... 1-9
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Module 2: Processing Basic Payroll ... 2-1
Purpose………….………... 2-1 Objectives..………..…...…………... 2-1
Setting up Login ID’s and Passwords ... 2-2
Overview………...………... 2-2 Home Page Elements and Descriptions….…………... 2-3
Schedules Overview ... 2-4
Schedule Types...………... 2-4 Payroll Schedules………..…………..…...…………... 2-5 Payroll Schedule Image.…..…...…………... 2-5 Pay Period Schedules….…..…...…………... 2-5 Pay Period Schedule Image..…...…………... 2-5 Payroll Schedules…………...…...…………... 2-5 Creating Multiple Schedules…....…...…………... 2-6
Demonstration: Creating Multiple Pay Period Schedules…... 2-6
Scenario………...………..…………..…...…………... 2-6
Activity: Creating Multiple Schedules in ADP Workforce Now®... 2-6
Creating a Special Run Schedule……...…...2-7 Payroll Schedule Type Image….……...…...2-7
Demonstration: Creating a Special Run Schedule…...2-7
Scenario………...………..…………..…...…………... 2-7
Activity: Creating a Special Run Schedule in ADP Workforce Now®... 2-7
Editing Pay Period Schedules...…………... 2-7
Demonstration: Editing Pay Periods Schedules..……... 2-8
Scenario………...………..…………..…...…………... 2-8
Activity: Editing a Pay Period Schedule………... 2-8
Payroll Data ... 2-9
Cyclical and Non Cyclical Data………... 2-9 Cyclical Data……….….…………... 2-9 Non Cyclical Data…..…...…………..…...…………... 2-9 Payroll Cycle Tools for Multiple Companies………...2-10
Notes………...………...2-10
The Start New Cycle Icon 2-11
Accessing the Payroll Cycle (Single/Multiple)……… 2-12
Demonstration: Accessing the Payroll Cycle for a Single Company...2-12 Demonstration: Accessing the Payroll Cycle for Multiple Companies…2-12
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Starting a New Payroll Cycle ... 2-13
Overview………...………...2-13 Demonstration: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Single)…………... 2-13 Demonstration: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Multiple)…….…... 2-13 Scenario….……….….…………... 2-13
Activity: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Multiple)... 2-13
Paydata.. ... 2-14
Overview………...………... 2-14 Pay Rate Types…...………... 2-15 Salary……….….…………... 2-15 Salary Example….…..…...…………..…...…………...2-15 Exception Hourly...……….….…………...2-15 Exception Hourly Example…………..…...…………...2-15 Hourly……… 2-15 Hourly Example………... 2-15
Paydata Grids and Batches Overview ... 2-16
Paydata Grids and Batches………... 2-16 Grid and Batch Example………….…………... 2-16 Terms and Descriptions....…………..…...…………... 2-16 Paydata Entry Example………..………...….. 2-16 Paydata Grids……….………... 2-17 Demonstration: Creating a New Paydata Grid... 2-17 Scenario………….………... 2-17
Activity: Creating a New Paydata Grid……... 2-17
Relabeling Column Headers...………... ..2-18
Demonstration: Relabeling Column Headers...2-18
Scenario………….………... 2-18
Activity: Relabeling Earning 1 - Regular……... 2-18
Relabeling: Regular - Code and Value Results…………... 2-19
Activity: Relabeling Double Time……..……... 2-20
Relabeling: Double Time - Code and Value, Rate Results……... 2-20 Copying and Customizing a Paydata Grid... 2-21
Demonstration: Copying and Customizing a Paydata Grid...2-21
Scenario………….………... 2-21
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Scenario………….………... 2-22
Activity: Editing a Paydata Grid………...…... 2-22
Batch Pre-work (First time only)………..2-22 Managing My Lists...…….………... 2-23 Demonstration: Manage My Lists………... 2-23 Scenario………….………... 2-23
Activity: Creating Managed Lists…………... 2-23
Creating Batches ... 2-24 Demonstration: Creating Paydata Batches…... 2-25
Scenario………….………... 2-25
Activity: Creating a Paydata Batch (Hourly Payments)…... 2-25 Activity: Creating a Paydata Batch (Salary & Commissions Payments). 2-25
Paydata Navigation ... 2-26
Paydata Links and Icons……..…... 2-26 Paydata Icons………... 2-26 Paydata Links..………... 2-26 Other Actions Terms and Descriptions..……... 2-27 Adding a Column Overview... 2-28 Demonstration: Adding a Column..…………... 2-28 Scenario………..………... 2-28
Activity: Add a Column………...……...2-28
Inserting an Employee Overview... 2-29
Demonstration: Inserting an Employee………... 2-29
Scenario………..………... 2-29
Activity: Inserting an Employee...…...……... 2-29
Insert Employee - Option 2 Image……...…... 2-29 Fill a Column Overview…... 2-30
Demonstration: Fill a Column in the Paydata Grid... 2-30
Scenario………..………... 2-30
Activity: Fill a Column………....…...……... 2-30
Fill Page Column Image..……...…...……... 2-30 Changing the Default Sort Overview... 2-31
Demonstration: Changing the Default Sort..…... 2-31
Scenario………..………... 2-31
Activity: Changing the Default Sort...……... 2-31
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Deleting Sort Criteria……...2-32
Demonstration: How to Delete Sort Criteria……..………... 2-32
Scenario………..………... 2-32 Activity: Deleting Sort Criteria………... ..2-32 Deleting Sort Rows Image……….…...2-32
Paydata Entries ... 2-33
Entering Hourly Paydata... 2-33 Demonstration: Entering Hourly Paydata... 2-33 Scenario………..………... 2-33 Activity: Entering Hourly Paydata.………... 2-33 Creating a New Payment Row…………... 2-34
Demonstration: Create a New Payment Row………... 2-34
Scenario………..………... 2-34
Activity: Creating New Payment Rows……... 2-34
Enter Overtime and Double Time Payments... 2-35 Demonstration: Create Overtime and Double Time Payments... 2-35 Scenario……...………... 2-35
Activity: Entering Overtime Payments.……... 2-35 Activity: Entering Double Time Payments…...2-35
Verify Input ... 2-36
Overview………..…... 2-36 Terms and Descriptions…………... 2-36
Demonstration: Verify Input………... 2-37
Scenario……...………... 2-37
Activity: Verify Input…….…………..……... 2-37
Preview Payroll and View Preview Results ... 2-38
Overview………..…... 2-38 Demonstration: Request Preview Reports………. 2-39 Scenario……….………... 2-39 Activity: Requesting Preview Reports... 2-39 Request Preview Image..….…………..……... 2-39
Viewing Preview Results ... 2-40
Demonstration: Viewing Preview Reports……….….... 2-40 Scenario……….………... 2-40
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Extended Learning Opportunities……..……... 2-40
Process Payroll Overview ... 2-41
Overview………..…... 2-41 Demonstration: Processing Payroll………..……….….. 2-42 Scenario……….………... 2-42 Activity: Processing Payroll…..……... 2-42 Viewing Payroll Reports……..…... 2-43 Demonstration: Viewing Payroll Reports………... 2-43 Scenario……….………... 2-43 Activity: Viewing Payroll Reports…. ...2-43
Knowledge Check ... 2-44
Module 2: Debrief ... 2-45
Review Discussion…………..…... ..2-45 Summary………….…………..…... 2-45
Support After Class ... 3-1
Additional Online Resources……….………...3-1 ADP Client Service Centre...…... 3-2 Accessing and Navigating in the Client Service Centre………...3-2 ADP Workforce Now® Support Centre... 3-3 Accessing and Searching within the ADP Workforce Now® Support…... 3-3 The Bridge... 3-4 Benefits to Registering for the Bridge………... 3-4 Accessing and Registering for the Bridge..………... 3-4 The Bridge Registration/Login Page..………... 3-4
Course Closing ... 3-5
Summary………….…..……..…... 3-5 Course Objectives………….……….………...3-5 Training Evaluation……….……….………...3-5
Payroll Level 1
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Course Introduction
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Course Introduction
Course Purpose
This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and hands on experience required to be comfortable using the Payroll for ADP Workforce Now®.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Navigate the Payroll Cycle
Identify all steps within the Payroll Cycle
Define the requirements for setting up payroll security
Evaluate how each of the ADP Workforce Now® modules and features work together Log into ADP Workforce Now®
Create/edit pay period schedules Access the payroll cycle
Start the payroll cycle
Set up paydata grids and batches Create a list
Verify input
Preview payroll and view preview results Process payroll
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Course Agenda
This course we will explore several topics. Each topic and module within the ADP Workforce Now® training has been designed to build upon the previous module/topic. Upon completion of the training, you will have a complete picture of how each individual module functions, and how they work together to create a complete solution.
In addition ADP provides three different online resource tools that are designed to support your learning after class.
During this course, you will explore the following topics:
Modules Topics
Module 1: Payroll Basics Payroll Basics Overview Payroll Navigation Payroll Toolbar Employee Toolbar The Payroll Cycle
ADP Workforce Now® Modules & Features Debrief
Module 2: Processing Basic Payroll Processing a Basic Payroll
Logging into ADP Workforce Now® Schedule Overview
Starting a Payroll Cycle
Accessing the Payroll Cycle (Single/Multiple) Starting a New Payroll Cycle
Paydata
Entering Paydata
Paydata Grids and Batches Overview Relabeling Column Headers
Copying and Customizing a Paydata Grid Editing a Paydata Grid
Paydata Batches Managing My Lists Paydata Navigation Paydata Entries Verifying Input
Preview Payroll and View Preview Results Viewing Preview Reports
Process Payroll Knowledge Check Debrief
Module 3: Course Closing Support After Class Course Closing
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Module 1: Payroll Basics
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Module 1: Processing Basic Payroll
Purpose
This module will provide an overview of the payroll features and how the other modules and features work with payroll.
Objectives
At the completion of this module, you will be able to: Navigate the Payroll Cycle
Identify all steps within the Payroll Cycle
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Payroll Navigation Overview
Toolbar Navigation
Some icons are common to all toolbars, whereas others fields differ based on the menu they appear in.
Toolbar Navigation Icons
The following chart displays the common elements found on all toolbars:
Icons Description
Help Icon The Help icon appears at the page and field level. Page Level Help: Provides help regarding all fields on the current page.
Field Level Help: Provides specifics regarding the current field.
Search
The Magnifying Glass is found at both company level and the employee level.
Company Level: When located on a company level page the window will display a list of all companies listed within the client ID.
Employee Level: When located on an employee level page, the window will display a list of all employees within the company code selected.
Note: The list of employees displayed will be determined by the filter selected.
Scrolling Search
These icons appear at both the company and employee levels. Company Level: When selected will toggle between companies. Employee Level: When selected will toggle between employees.
Action Icon
This icon appears in the all toolbars on all pages. It provides the practitioner with access a variety of other options or pages based on the page it appears on.
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Payroll Toolbars
Company Level Toolbar
An example of a company level toolbar is the payroll toolbar. It contains a variety of payroll information, along with the navigation icons discussed in the chart on the previous page. The payroll toolbar appears as follows:
Elements of the Payroll Toolbar
This chart provides a description for each field located on the company payroll toolbar:
Element Description
Status field Displays the status of the current payroll cycle. Payroll Type Displays the type of payroll run: Regular or Special. Pay Period End Date Displays the pay period end date listed in the schedule. Pay Date Displays the pay date listed in the schedule.
Deduction Schedule/ Earnings Schedule
Each earning or deduction has its own schedule. This displays the payroll earnings and deduction schedule. This schedule identifies if there are any earnings and deductions that are scheduled to be processed this pay period. Edit Schedule Link When enabled, provides access to the Pay Period Schedule.
Pay Cycle Icons Pay cycle consists of a seven-step process represented by icons that guide the practitioner through the various activities processed in a payroll.
Note: Not all steps are required for each payroll. Company Group Actions
Link
Provides access to features used by clients with multiple company codes. The options available are: Start new payroll cycles, request previews or process payrolls for multiple companies simultaneously.
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Employee Toolbar
The employee level toolbar contains information specific to the employee that has been selected, in addition to the navigation icons discussed in the previous chart.
The employee level toolbar appears as follows:
Elements of the Employee Toolbar
This chart provides a description for each field located on the company payroll toolbar: Element Description
Tax ID Displays the tax packet the employee has been placed in.
Position ID This field will display either the position ID or associate ID, based upon the selection in the setup. The field value will contain either the position or associate ID.
Job Title Displays the employee's job title.
Home Department Displays the employee's home department. Status Displays the employee's current status.
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The Payroll Cycle
Payroll Cycle Overview
The payroll cycle is a user friendly series of tasks designed to guide the practitioner through their payroll entries. Most tasks will be used every payroll.
Note: The Add New Hires and Enter Employee Changes may not be required each pay.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle or Start New Cycle There are six steps in the payroll cycle outlined in the following chart:
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Overview of the Icons in the Workforce Now Payroll Cycle
The icons in the following graphic correspond to the six steps identified in the Workforce Now payroll cycle:
The following table describes the purpose of each of these icons:
Icon Description
Start New Cycle Clears all temporary information from previous pay periods and advances the cycle to the next pay period. Once the cycle has been started, the icon reads Cycle Started and it is grayed out.
You cannot start a new cycle unless the previous cycle is complete and there is no active user lock for the company. You must also accept the payroll before you start a new cycle.
Note: A schedule must exist in order to start a new cycle.
Add New Hires Accesses the New Hire Wizards. These wizards contain step-by-step instructions to walk practitioners through the required fields to hire a new employee. There is also a Quick Hire Wizard to help speed up this process.
Note: You can also import new hires. Enter Employee
Changes
Used to enter permanent employee changes.
Note: Changes can also be imported or entered though self service entry. Examples: Address changes, direct deposit changes or pay rate changes.
Enter Paydata Contains three options: Current Pay, Payment Adjustment and EI History. Data can be manually keyed or imported into paydata. When the cycle is closed, the icon reads "View Paydata", when it is open it reads "Enter Paydata."
Examples: Entry of Hours, one-time deductions, manual cheque updates. Verify Input Provides an opportunity to validate entries and balance values. Located directly
within ADP Workforce Now® the practitioner must validate and then mark as inspected.
Preview This is a two-stage process: Request the preview payroll, and then View Preview results. Only specific reports are available in preview mode. Previews can be requested as many times as required to ensure accuracy.
Process This is a two-stage process: Process the payroll, and then view the payroll output reports. The payroll data is sent to ADP for processing, and the final reports are displayed in ADP Workforce Now® based upon your processing schedule.
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ADP Workforce Now® Modules & Features Overview
The payroll module works in conjunction with many other products and features to create a seamless solution.
Modules Working with Payroll
Examples of modules that correspond directly with Payroll are Time & Attendance, HR,
Time Off and Benefits.
The Time & Attendance Module
Timecard information is entered/scheduled in the Time & Attendance module and then sent to Payroll for processing.
Example: Timecards have been gathered and approved for processing. The Time &
Attendance practitioner with the appropriate security access selects the Prepare for Payroll process to initiate the transfer of data to payroll. Time & Attendance data joins the payroll data at the Verify Payroll stage and appears on preview and process reports. Once the payroll is processed the payment are made to the required employees.
HR Module
In the past when HR and payroll were separate, entries had to be made multiple times or imports were required to ensure that both systems were in sync. Workforce Now® allows the personal data to be entered once and all modules purchased link to that information.
Example: Sally Hodgen is hired as a salaried employee and needs to be paid. Sally's name
will automatically appear within payroll due to the integration with the HR module. No additional entries are required.
Time Off Module
Workforce Now® allows the Time Off information to be entered once and visible in both payroll and time off sections of Workforce Now®. The two modules also have a direct feed so that time information can be prepared for payroll and it will feed directly into payroll.
Example: An employee is entitled to two weeks vacation. An employee requests one week of
vacation through the employee self-service request feature. The time off request is approved and the vacation is automatically paid out through payroll on the required dates.
Benefits Module
An integrated Benefits module may be included with your implementation if you purchase the HR module as well. The Benefits module allows you to set up and manage various benefit plan types, including Health and Welfare, Insurance and Custom benefit plans.
Example: Your organization has a different benefits package for new employees depending on
the level for which they are hired. Regular employees are eligible for the Bronze Benefits Package, while anyone hired as a Manager is eligible for the Silver Benefits Package. You can create separate Benefit Offerings to reflect the various Benefits packages your organization requires.
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Features Used with Payroll
Here are some examples of features that enhance the Payroll module:
Security
The Security feature provides practitioners with the ability to create security at:
Menu level: Practitioners can specify which menus and submenus for which eachprofile has view and/or edit privileges.
Person and company level: Where personal level access is granted.
Example: The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for opening the pay cycle, reviewing the
preview reports for accuracy and then processing the payroll once validated. Create a custom practitioners profile that provides access to the menu options for opening a pay cycle,
previewing reports and processing payroll.
Effective Dating
The Effective Dating feature allows practitioners to identify when a task will take place, today or in the future. Future-dated entries will remain in ADP Workforce Now® until the date entered falls within the payroll period dates.
Example: Annual raise amounts have been confirmed for all associates in the company. The
payroll administrator has decided to be proactive and key the entries in advance with a date in the future. The entries will not take effect until the effective date falls within the payroll period dates.
Workflow
Workflows can be designed to create a notification or an approval process when specific changes are made. When a change is made, the workflow is triggered and a notification and or an approval request goes to the recipient's message centre for review.
Example: Using the example of a raise, Sally (manager) enters a raise into the system for
Jacob (employee). A workflow is then triggered sending a notification to Sally's manager with an approval request to Brenda in HR. The item must be approved by Brenda before the change is processed in payroll.
Additional Resources
For additional information, refer to the following training courses: Workflow Management
Effective Dating Security
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Module 1: Debrief
Review Discussion
Discuss the following considerations:
1. How will the unification of modules and features benefit or reduce the workload in your company?
2. Are there any similarities between the steps in your current payroll system and the Workforce Now® Payroll Cycle?
Summary
Upon completion of this module, the user can: Navigate the Payroll Cycle
Identify all steps within the Payroll Cycle
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Module 2: Processing Basic Payroll
Purpose
In this module, we will explore the steps within the payroll cycle that are used every payroll. We will see how to pay salaried, exception hourly and hourly employees.
In module 3, we will then expand our knowledge and explore the remaining Payroll Cycle icons; New hire, employee changes, paydata adjustments/updates and EI History tasks.
Objectives
At the completion of this module, you will be able to: Set up login ID's and Passwords
Create/edit pay period schedules Access the payroll cycle
Start the payroll cycle
Set up paydata grids and batches Enter Paydata entries
Verify Input
Preview Payroll and View Preview Results Process Payroll
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Setting up Login ID's and Passwords
Overview
Implementation provides the initial Security Master URL, ID and password for the client. The security master is then responsible for creating all remaining user profiles and distributing the URL, IDs and passwords to their employees.
As a user you will be provided with a: URL to access the company website
A user ID and a temporary password in order to complete the log in process.
Note: Passwords are case-sensitive
You will be provided with four ID's for the training environment. All exercises within the
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Home Page Elements and Descriptions
Element Description
Mega Menu The mega menus will appear differently based upon the employee's menu security access.
Sub Menu Each item on the mega menus contains sub menus, providing users with additional activities from which to select.
Support link
Opens the support window, providing access to Learning Bytes, online help and additional training documents.
Log Out link
This link is used to log out of ADP Workforce Now® securely. Preferences
Holds the user's preferred languages, content (Message centre preferences), communications (contact info) & personal security (Change password or security questions).
Message Centre
Workflows trigger messages to the message centre. The user can view notifications, or edit/approve changes from the message centre. Calendar
My Profile Holds the employee's contact information.
Search Provides the option to search for: People, Activities, Reports or a Directory People Menu Is used to access employee-level information such as Pay details, Personal Information, Employment Information, Benefits Information, and Statutory Compliance.
Process Menu Is used to access tasks such as Payroll Cycle activities, Utilities
(Importing/Exporting), Benefits, Tools, Workflow, Time & Attendance, HR, Time Off, Talent and Year End.
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Schedule Overview
Schedule Types
There are two schedule types that must be coordinated so that payroll is processed accurately and on time:
The Mainframe Payroll Schedule Workforce Now® Pay Period Schedule
Payroll Schedules
Payroll Schedules are set up for each client on ADP's mainframe. This schedule contains Input Date, Run Date and Return Date for each pay cycle.
The initial schedule is set up by Implementation and then the mainframe automatically, generates the remaining dates based on the pay frequency, desired input and return dates, as well as funding terms.
A copy of the Payroll Schedule showing the Input Date, Run Date and Return Date is provided to the client during the initial implementation process.
Schedules are automatically generated in the spring of each year. The schedules cover the time period of June 1st of the current year, to May 31st of the following year. Clients are then responsible for validating and requesting any changes with their ADP representative.
Payroll Schedule Image
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Pay Period Schedules
Users are responsible for setting up their companies ADP Workforce Now® Pay Period schedules. Practitioners have the option to add the pay period schedules as required or all at once; however if no current pay period schedule exists, the pay cycle cannot be opened. This schedule contains: Pay Period End Date, Pay Date, Run Type, Earnings and Deductions Schedules.
Additional or Unscheduled Schedules.
If an additional or unscheduled Pay Period Schedule is required, the user would complete the setup in the ADP Workforce Now® schedule and then MUST contact ADP to create a corresponding Payroll Schedule within the mainframe to process the payroll.
Pay Period Schedule Image
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Edit Schedule link
Payroll Schedules
The following payroll schedule options are available to Practitioners: Create regular schedules
Create special run schedules Edit pay period schedules
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Creating Multiple Schedules
Payroll schedules must be entered on mass annually to prepare for the new-year.
Demonstration: Creating Multiple Pay Period Schedules
We will now demonstrate the process of creating multiple pay period schedules within ADP Workforce Now®.
Scenario
The new payroll schedules have arrived from ADP and have been verified. Donald must now enter all of the Pay Period Schedules into ADP Workforce Now®.
Activity: Creating Multiple Schedules in ADP Workforce Now®
Log into Workforce Now® as Donald East and use one of the following pathways to access the payroll schedules page:
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Edit Schedule link Starting Point: Setup > Payroll > Payroll Schedules
Step Action
1 Single Company: Select the Add icon.
Multiple Companies: Select your assigned English company from the company dropdown field, and then select the Add icon.
Result: The Add - Pay Period Schedule page is displayed. 2 Complete the fields with the following data:
Period End: Select the date this Thursday. Pay Date: Select the date next Thursday. Type: Leave as default (Regular).
Deduction Schedule & Earnings Schedule: Change this based on what pay of the month it is. Start New Month Totals: This box is only checked on the first pay of each month.
3 Select Add Another and repeat step 2 & 3 creating a total of three regular schedules. The Period End and Pay Dates for the other two schedules will be calculated on a bi-weekly basis. So schedule 2 will be two weeks after schedule 1 and schedule 3 will be two weeks after schedule 2.
4 Once completed save the document and then return to the payroll cycle: Select Done > Select the Go to Payroll Cycle button.
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Creating a Special Run Schedule
There are times when an additional payroll must be run in order to make payments such as Bonuses.
Payroll Schedule Type Image
The setup for a special run is the same as a regular run with one exception, the practitioner would select special instead of regular in the type field.
Demonstration: Creating a Special Run Schedule
We will now demonstrate the process of creating a special run schedule within ADP Workforce Now®.
Scenario
It is bonus time and a special run needs to be scheduled in order to make the payments. ADP has been contacted and the payroll schedule has been set up, now it is time to set up the schedule in ADP Workforce Now®.
Activity: Creating a Special Run Schedule in ADP Workforce
Now®
Using Donald East's login ID access the Pay Period schedule using one of the following pathways:
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Edit Schedule link Starting Point: Setup > Payroll > Payroll Schedules
Step Action
1 Single Company: Select the Add icon.
Multiple Companies: Select the correct company from the company dropdown field, and then select the Add icon.
Result: The Add - Pay Period Schedule page is displayed. 2 Complete the fields with the following data:
Period End: One week from today. Pay Date: One week from today. Type: Select the Special radio button.
Deduction Schedule & Earnings Schedule: Select 4- Fourth Pay of the Month for both fields. Start New Month Totals: Leave blank
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Editing Pay Period Schedules
There are times a schedule needs to be altered. For example, a run date was missed and now the schedule needs to be adjusted to meet funding terms.
All fields within the pay period schedule can be changed. However, some changes will have impacts. Examples: If the pay periods end date is changed, any ROE's that have been requested will be affected.
When run dates are missed, the ADP schedule must be updated in order for the payroll to process. If a special run is selected, it must be scheduled with ADP or it will not be processed.
Demonstration: Editing Pay Period Schedules
We will now demonstrate the process of editing pay period schedules within ADP Workforce Now®.
Scenario
David missed the run date and must now alter the schedule so that the payroll will be processed accurately. ADP has been contacted and all dates have been bumped forward one day. All dates in the schedule must now be moved forward one business day.
Activity: Editing a Pay Period Schedule
Using Donald East's login ID, select a pathway to access the pay period schedules page: Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Edit Schedule link
Starting Point: Setup > Payroll > Payroll Schedules
Step Action
1 Select the first regular schedule link created in the previous activity. The link is located in the Period End column.
Note: When a client has multiple companies, be sure to select the correct company prior to selecting the schedule link.
Result: The Edit - Pay Period Schedule page is displayed.
2 In this scenario, we are editing only the pay date. To edit, either click in pay date field and change the day to one day in the future (Date Format is: DD/MM/YYYY), or select the calendar icon and select the next day field.
3 When completed select Done.
Result: The edits are updated in the Pay Period Schedule page.
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Payroll Data
Understanding the types of data you are entering and ways of reducing keying time can be valuable asset before opening a Payroll Cycle. Let's take a look at how these details can save you time.
Cyclical and Non-Cyclical Data
Many clients do not want payroll cycles opened until they are ready to key payroll.
Understanding the difference between cyclical data and non-cyclical data can help you save time. There are many different types of data. Some examples are payments and adjustments, Record of Employment (ROE) or employee changes. To save time, it would be valuable to know what data can be entered into a closed pay period and what data must wait until the pay cycle is open. The terms used to describe these two types of data are cyclical and non-cyclical data. Let's take a look at these terms and see the types of data fit within each of the categories:
Cyclical Data
Cyclical data refers to data that you enter for each payroll cycle. Some examples of cyclical data are:
ROE requests Enter pay data
Non-Cyclical Data
Non-Cyclical data refers to data that you enter on periodically in the payroll cycle. You can entered this type of data into a closed cycle, however the data will not be processed until the cycle is opened and the payroll is processed.
Some examples of non-cyclical data are: Employee changes
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Payroll Cycle Tools for Multiple Companies
Several features within the payroll cycle can be used to complete the same task for multiple companies at the same time. The tasks are: Start New Cycle, Preview Payroll, and Process Payroll.
To access this option select the Company Group Actions link, located below the Next Step box on the Payroll Cycle page.
Notes
Clients with multiple company codes starting a single company at a time should validate they have selected the correct company prior to opening a pay period.
Additional Resources
Refer to the following training material for more information: Getting Starting with Effective Dating Web-based Training Workforce Now Security Web-based Training
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The Start New Cycle Icon
The payroll cycle is currently closed. The practitioner has had the opportunity to enter any required non-cyclical information. The actual entry process for an open pay cycle is the same as it would be for a closed Pay Cycle. Non-cyclical type of entries will be discussed further in Part 2 of this course.
Now that all required schedules have been created, let's explore how to open a new pay cycle and how that looks.
Start New Cycle is the first icon in the payroll cycle. It opens the cycle so that all tasks are enabled. Once the cycle has been started the icon will grey out and the wording will change to Started Cycle (see icon images).
Note: Once the Start New Cycle icon is selected, ADP Workforce Now® clears any existing
paydata from the previous payroll and advances the payroll calendar to the next pay period. Starting a new cycle will trigger any effective dated entries for his period to take effect.
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Accessing the Payroll Cycle (Single/Multiple)
The Start New Cycle page differs based on whether the clients have a single or multiple companies. Let's take a look at the multiple ways to access the payroll cycle.
Demonstration: Accessing the Payroll Cycle for a Single
Company
Clients with a single company can access the Start New Cycle page by using one of the following pathways.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Start New Cycle Icon Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Start New Cycle
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Edit Schedule link > Start New
Cycle button
Demonstration: Accessing the Payroll Cycle for Multiple
Companies
Clients with multiple companies can access the Start New Cycle page by using one of the following pathways.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Start New Cycle > Select company(ies) > Select
Start Cycle Button
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Company Group Actions link >
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Starting a New Payroll Cycle
Overview
Starting a new cycle enables the practitioner to enter cyclical data into the payroll and triggers any effective dated entries dated less than or equal to the pay period end date. As we discussed earlier, ADP Workforce Now® provides tools that will reduce the entry time for clients with multiple companies, Let's take a look at how a new cycle is started for both a client with a single company code and one with with multiple company codes.
Demonstration: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Single Company)
We will now demonstrate the process of starting a new payroll cycle for a single company. the Start New Cycle icon.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Start New Cycle
Demonstration: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Multiple)
We will now demonstrate the process of starting new payroll cycles for multiple companies.
Scenario
It is time to open the next pay cycle for both of your companies. Since the practitioner has security access to both company codes, he can save time by opening both payroll cycles at the same time.
Activity: Starting a New Payroll Cycle (Multiple)
Using Donald East's login ID, select a pathway to start a new cycle.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Company Group Actions Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Start New Cycle
Step Action
1 Select the Company Group Actions link > Start New Cycle link.
2 Select both companies by placing a checkmark in the box to the left of company code. 3 Select Start Cycle button.
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Paydata
Overview
The wording below the Paydata icon changes based upon the status of the pay cycle. It reads
View Paydata when the pay cycle is closed and Enter Paydata when the pay cycle is open.
To begin entering paydata the icon must read Enter Paydata. To access Paydata select one of the following pathways:
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Paydata Icon > Paydata Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata
The paydata icon contains three main options:
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Pay Rate Types
Payments are calculated based upon different pay rates types, which are determined based on an employee's role in the company. The following are common pay rate types:
Salary
Pay rates and standard hours are entered during the hiring process for all salaried employees. The salary per pay field is calculated by taking the annual salary and dividing the annual salary by the number of pay period in the calendar year. The standard hours are used for the Record of Employment.
Salaried payments are automatically generated each pay period. The amount paid is equal to the salary per pay or the adjusted amount, regardless of the number of hours worked. No manual intervention is required with this payment type unless adjustments to the payment are required.
Salary Example
Bill has a biweekly salary of $2,600. If no changes are required for this pay period, ADP Workforce Now® will automatically create a payment of $2600.00 (minus deductions) for Bill with no manual intervention required by the practitioner.
Exception Hourly
A regular hourly rate and standard hours are entered as part of the hiring process for all exception hourly employees. This payment type is calculated by taking the regular hourly rate and multiplying it by the standard hours. Exception hourly payments are automatically generated each pay period, and can be adjusted as required. No manual intervention is required with this payment type unless adjustments to the payment are required.
Note: Standard hours can be overridden with a different value at any time.
Exception Hourly Example
Pauline receives a bi-weekly payment for 20 standard hours per week, at a rate of 14.00 per hour. If no changes are required for this pay period, ADP Workforce Now® will automatically create a payment of $560.00 (minus deductions) for Pauline with no manual intervention by the practitioner
Hourly
An hourly employee rate is entered as part of the hiring process for all hourly employees. There are no automatic payments generated for this payment type. The number of hours worked per pay period either must be entered by the practitioner or prepared and sent to payroll from the Time and Attendance module. Once the system has this information the payment is calculated by multiplying the number of hours worked by the rate in ADP Workforce Now®.
Hourly Example
Sally worked 78 hours the first pay period and 73 hours the next pay period. These hours may arrive into payroll in one of two ways:
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Paydata Grids and Batches Overview
Grids and batches are the two components that make up the paydata grid. Practitioners have the option to create a new grid, use a default grid or use a custom grid created in the past. Grids remain even after payroll processing takes place. Practitioners must create their batches each pay period. These two components form the earning headers and the employee names make up the rows.
Paydata Grids and Batches
Grids and batches work together to create a customized template used for entering Paydata each pay period. The grid creates the headers, and the batch populates the employees. Each of these can be customized as required.
Grid and Batch Example
David had three groups of payment types in his company and he wants to keep them in separate batches. He can use the same grid (headers), but have three different batches each with the different payment types.
Terms and Descriptions
Term Description
Paydata grid A grid is a series of labeled columns and rows that you use to enter paydata that contains commonly-used pay information fields as column headers. You can also create a custom grid to specify fields for specific paydata tasks.
Paydata batch A batch is a group of payment records (for a specific payment type) for multiple employees.
Note: Batches must be recreated each pay period and are deleted as part of the Start New Cycle process.
Paydata Entry Example
This is an example of how the grid and batch come together to make the Paydata Entry page.
Paydata Grid
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Paydata Grids
There are three default grids in ADP Workforce Now®. The defaults are easily identified with a caution sign. Practitioners cannot alter the default grids; however, they can copy a default and create a custom grid from it.
Let's take a look at how to create a new Paydata grid and then how to copy an existing grid and customize it.
Demonstration: Creating a New Paydata Grid
We will now demonstrate the process of creating a new paydata grid.
Scenario
Before paydata can be entered, Donald must create a paydata grid, or select an existing one. Donald has determined that he will need to create a grid because the defaults do not provide all the headings that he requires. Once the grid is created, he will create the batch.
Activity: Creating a New Paydata Grid
Using Donald East's log ID, select a pathway to access the paydata grid.
Starting Point: Process> Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Paydata Icon > Paydata option Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata > Grid Setup Tab
Step Action
1 In the Grid Setup tab, select the Add icon.
Results: The Paydata Grid - Add Grid page is displayed. 2 Complete the fields with the following:
Payment Type: Select Current Pay from the dropdown. Grid Name: Type Go Green (in both language fields). Description: Type New Grid (in both language fields). Copy from Grid: Leave blank.
3 Select Save & Continue.
Result: The Define - Grid page is displayed.
4 Select Earnings 1 and Earning 2 (by holding down the CTRL button) from the Available Fields box and then select the single arrow pointing to the right to move to the Selected Fields box. Note: To capture multiple entries select the first option, hold the Ctrl key, then select the remaining options.
5 Select Done.
Grid Defaults
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Relabeling Column Headers
When columns are selected for the grids they are generic. Practitioners are responsible for labeling the columns based on their requirements.
Demonstration: Relabeling Column Headers
We will now demonstrate the process of relabeling a column header.
Scenario
John (the payroll manager) is responsible to validating all of the entries made in payroll prior to the payroll being processed. Currently the headers do not have proper earning names. David must re-label the column headers to their proper names so that John can complete his payroll validation.
Activity: Relabeling Earnings 1 - Regular
Using Donald East's log ID, select a pathway to relabel the headers.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata > Grid Setup Tab > Select the grid link
Step Action
1 Select the Go Green Link.
Result: The Paydata Grid window is displayed. 2 Select the Save & Continue button.
3 Select Earnings 1 from the Selected Field box. Result: The Edit Data box is populated. 4 Select the Edit button in the Edit Data Box.
Result: An Edit Data window is displayed. 5 Populate the following fields with these values:
Field Type: Select Earnings - Value
Earnings Code: Select 01- Regular from the dropdown list. Value: Leave Blank
Column Heading: Enter Regular into both the English and French fields. 6 Select Done and remain on this page for the next exercise.
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Relabeling: Regular - Code and Value Results
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Activity: Relabeling Earning 2 - Double Time
Step Action
1 Select Earnings 2 from the Selected Field box. Result: The Edit Data box is populated. 2 Select the Edit button in the Edit Data Box.
Result: An Edit Data window is displayed. 3 Field Type: Select Earnings - Value, Rate
Earning Code: Select 04- Double Time from the dropdown list. Value: Leave Blank
Rate: Leave Blank
Column Heading: Enter Double Time into both the English and French fields.
4 Result: The earning will still appear as earning21 in the selected box; however it will now appear as regular in the paydata grid.
Relabeling: Double Time - Code and Value, Rate Results
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Copying and Customizing a Paydata Grid
The copy feature provides user with the ability to customize the grid as business needs require.
Demonstration: Copying and Customizing an Existing Paydata
Grid
We will now demonstrate the process of copying and then customizing an existing a paydata grid.
Scenario
David must create a customized paydata grid to pay the Commission + Salary employees with the following headers; File #, name, home department, regular and commissions. Since the default ADP Current Pay grid contains four out of five of the predefined fields, David will copy this grid and then customize it.
Activity: Copying and Customizing an Existing Paydata Grid
Using Donald East's log ID, select a pathways to access the paydata grid.
Starting Point: Process> Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Paydata Icon > Paydata option Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata
Step Action
1 In the Grid Setup tab, select the Add icon.
Results: The Paydata Grid - Add Grid page is displayed. 2 Complete the fields with the following:
Payment Type: Select Current Pay from the dropdown. Copy from Grid: Select ADP Current Pay
Grid Name: Key Salary + Commission (in both language fields). Description: Type New Grid (in both language fields).
3 Select Save & Continue.
Result: The Define - Grid page is displayed with the following default fields in the Selected Fields box:
File #, Name, Associate ID, Home Department, Earnings 1.
4 Click on Associate ID in the Selected Field box, and select the single arrow pointing to the left. Click on the Earnings 2 in the Available Fields box, and then select the single arrow pointing to the right.
Result: The Associate ID option is no longer part of the selection and the Earnings 2 option has been added to the selection.
5 Rename Earnings 1 to Regular and Earnings 2 to Commission.
Reference Relabeling Column Headings activity for assistance, and then select Done. Result: The paydata grid is displayed.
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Editing a Paydata Grid
When changes occur, practitioners can use the edit feature to make changes to the paydata grid.
Demonstration: Editing a Paydata Grid
We will now demonstrate the process of editing a paydata grid.
Scenario
John the payroll manager notified David that he does not require Home Department in the grid, but he does need double time added. David must now make the edits to the paydata grid that was just created.
Activity: Editing a Paydata Grid
Using Donald East's log ID, select a pathway to access a paydata grid.
Starting Point: Process> Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Paydata Icon > Paydata option Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata
Step Action
1 In the Grid Setup tab, select the Commission grid link from the Grid Name column. Results: The Edit - Grid page is displayed.
2 Select the Save & Continue button.
Result: The Define - Grid page is displayed.
3 To remove the Home Department highlight the field in the Selected Fields box and move to the Available Fields box using the single arrow pointing to the left.
Adding Double Time:
1. Highlight the field Earnings 3 in the Available Fields box and move to the Selected Fields box using the single arrow pointing to the right.
2. Select the Edit button in the Edit Data box
3. Select 04 - Double Time from the dropdown in field Earning Code. 4. Type Double Time into the English and French Column Heading field. 5.
4 Select Done.
5 In the Grid Setup tab, select the Commission link from the Grid Name column. Results: The Edit - Grid page is displayed.
Note: In both of these scenarios the Define - Grid page will contain options in the Selected Fields box. All options in the Selected Fields box can be returned to the Available Fields box
with the exception of Name.
Batch Pre-work (First time only)
Now that our headers have been created within the grid setup, it is time to create the batches. The batches determine the payment type and which employees will appear in the payment batch. Part of the batch process the practitioner must select the employees one by one. ADP Workforce Now® contains a tool called Manage My lists which allows the practitioner to create custom employee lists which they can select in place of the individual selection process. Let's see how these lists are setup.
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Managing My Lists
Creating customized lists of employees according to specific criteria is very beneficial when creating batches. Selecting a list from a dropdown reduces time, especially when this process is required each pay period. The alternative is to individually search and select all employees that are to appear in a batch. Multiple lists can be created and reused as required for batches and in many other areas within ADP Workforce Now®. Let's review the process of creating a list.
Demonstration: Manage My List
We will now demonstrate how to create a Manage My List.
Scenario
David is a proactive individual who will use the Manage My Lists feature to reduce the amount of time that he spends selecting employees for a variety of features within ADP Workforce Now®.
Activity: Creating Managed Lists
Using Donald East's log ID, follow this pathway to create a list. Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata > Current Cycle tab
You can create a list of employees that meet specific criteria when you are setting up a paydata back. We will create a list that will be used in the next exercise; we will name the list: Hourly Employees.
Step Action
1 Select Current Pay for the Type, then select Add a Batch. 2 In the Batch Name field, type Hourly Employees.
In the Grid field, select ADP Current Pay. Click Next.
3 Select Manage My Lists.
4 Populate the following data in these fields: List Name: Hourly Employees.
List Privacy: Select Public from the dropdown Include Future New Hires?: Select Yes.
Field Name: Select Rate Type from the dropdown. Comparison: Select is equal to from the dropdown. Field Value: Select Hourly from the dropdown. 5 Select Done.
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Creating Batches
ADP Workforce Now® does not contain default batches. Practitioners must create required batches each pay period. There are three batch options to select from:
Current Pay Bonus Pay Separate Pay
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Demonstration: Creating Paydata Batches
We will now demonstrate how to create a paydata batch.
Scenario
Now that David has created the headers, on the Grid, he will use the lists he created in the Manage My Lists tools to create two of the three payment batches; one for hourly employees and one for employees that are paid automatically because they are salaried. The salary & commission batch will be created by selecting the individual employees.
Activity: Creating a Paydata Batch (Hourly Payments)
Using Donald East's log ID, select a pathway to access the paydata batch.
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Payroll Cycle > Paydata Icon > Paydata option >
Current Cycle Tab
Starting Point: Process > Payroll > Paydata > Current Cycle Tab
Step Action
1 Click on the Type dropdown, and select Current Pay from the list. 2 Select the Add a Batch button.
3 Complete the following fields with this data: Batch Name: Type Hourly Employees.
Grid: Select ADP Current Pay from the dropdown list. 4 Select Next.
5 Select Hourly Employees from the Filter dropdown, and then select the Select All button. 6 Select the Create Batch button.
Result: The Paydata Entry - Hourly Employees grid is displayed. 7 Select Return to create the next batch.
Activity: Creating a Paydata Batch (Salary & Commissions
Payments)
Step Action
1 Click on the Type dropdown, and select Current Pay from the list. 2 Select Add a Batch.
3 Complete the following fields with this data: Batch Name: Type Commission.
Grid: Select ADP Current Pay from the dropdown list. 4 Select Next.
5 Select the following employees by clicking the checkbox to the left of each name: Eric George, and Michele Heroux. When complete, select the Create Batch button.
Result: The Paydata Entry - Sales Commissions page is displayed. 6 Select Save.
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Paydata Navigation
Now that the paydata batch(es) have been created, let's take a moment to explore the paydata batch. We will review the icons and link used within the paydata batch and some other action features that will provide the practitioner with tools to assist them when making entries.
Paydata Links and Icons
Both links and icons assist practitioners in adding and customizing the paydata grid according to their requirements.
Paydata Icons
The icons on this page are as follows:
Add Icon: Provides the practitioner with the ability to insert one or more employees into the existing batch. Employees are selected by searching by last name, tax ID, File number or employee ID or by selecting for the employee from the employee list. Subtract Icon: Provides the practitioner with the ability to delete employees from the
batch.
Paydata Links
The links are located beside the Add and Subtract icons on this page and contain the following paydata links as well as a Return button at the bottom of the page: