Setting Up a DBA to Calculate If No Gross Pay

Access the Basic DBA Information form.

Method of Calculation

Enter a user-defined code from 07/DM that specifies the method that the system uses to perform certain calculations. For example, the system uses a method of calculation to calculate DBAs and workers' compensation insurance.

The method values are hard-coded. If you use methods 0 through 6, 8, 9, G, or M you must also enter a value in the Table Code field.

Arrearage Method

Enter a code indicating how to adjust deductions when the employee is in a negative pay situation. Values are:

P: Do a partial or full deduction as needed. This is the default.

F: Do a full reduction or none at all.

N: Do not reduce.

Q: Same as code P. In addition, place the amount in arrears, but do not apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Write the arrearage balance to history.

R: Same as code P. In addition, place the amount in arrears and apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Write the arrearage balance to history.

G: Same as code F. In addition, place the amount in arrears, but do not apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Write the arrearage balance to history.

H: Same as code F. In addition, place the amount in arrears and apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Write the arrearage balance to history.

S: Same as code P. In addition, place the amount in arrears for the current pay period only but do not apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Do not write the arrearage balance to history.

T: Same as code P. In addition, place the amount in arrears for the current pay period only and apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Do not write arrearage balance to history.

I: Same as code F. In addition, place the amount in arrears for the current pay period only, but do not apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Do not write arrearage balance to history.

J: Same as code F. In addition, place the amount in arrears for the current pay period only and apply the limits when collecting the arrearage. Do not write arrearage balance to history.