Common Elements Used in Retroactive Methods
This topic defines some of the key terms used to describe retroactivity in this topic.
Prior Results and Recalculated Results
When retroactive processing occurs for a previously calculated period, new results are created for that period. The new results are called the recalculated results. The results from the previously calculated period are called the prior results.
Recalc Period
A period that has been previously calculated and is being recalculated due to retroactivity.
Retro Deltas
When retroactive processing occurs for a given payee, the system recalculates each payroll element. The system compares the recalculated results to the prior results. The difference between these results is typically called the retro delta. A retro delta represents an increase or a decrease that results in an adjustment to the payee's earnings or deductions.
Retro on Retro
When a period that has already been processed for retroactivity is processed again due to additional retroactive data changes, the recalculation is called retro on retro.
Retro Add
A retro add is a situation in which a previous gross-to-net result set does not exist for a payee, and retroactivity calls for a Pay Process Stat record to be created for the first time.
Note: We discuss the Pay Process Stat record in the topic on system architecture.