Set up shift differential

Set up a Shift Premium Earning Code

1. From the Navigation Panel, Select: Setup, Payroll and Earnings
2. Select the appropriate employer
3. Click the 'Add' button

1. Earnings Category = Shift Differential
2. Earnings Type = Premium Pay
3. Calculation Rule = Flat Amount
4. Earnings Goal = 9999999.99
5. Start Date = 01/01/2002 or any date prior to the Charge Date being used to process the Trial Payroll
6. Stop Date = 12/31/2099 or a date after the Charge Date being used to process the Trial Payroll

NOTE : On the 'Other' Tab of all applicable earnings codes (example: Regular, Overtime, etc...) make sure the Shift Differential component is set to 'Yes'.

NOTE : The Shift Premium Earning Code should have the Shift Differential component set to 'No' on the Other Tab.

Set up the Shift Differential Codes

1. From the Navigation Panel, Select: Setup, Payroll and Shift Differential Codes:

1. Set up the Shift Differential codes under the appropriate Enterprise or Employer level. Make sure the Amount/Percent fields are populated. Select the Shift Premium Earning Code in the Earning Code field.

THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:

1. Payroll Status Panel: Be sure the appropriate shift is selected for each employee. (Optional)
2. Labour Allocations Panel: Be sure the appropriate shift is selected for each labour allocation item.
3. Other Earnings Panel: Add the Shift Premium earning code to this panel with amount = 0.00 and verify the Start and Stop dates.
4. Multiple shifts can be assigned to one employee by selecting the appropriate Shift Differential code for each earning on the employee's time sheet.