Box 17

These processing options specify the codes that the system uses to supply values for vacation pay and statutory holiday pay on ROEs (box 17).

1. Vacation Pay Table

Specify the code that the company uses for vacation pay types. Values for this processing option are stored in user-defined code table 06/IP. You attach the appropriate pay types to the code using the Workers Compensation Insurance Basis Tables program (P079071).

Completing this processing option enables the system to calculate the amount of vacation pay that the employee who is receiving the ROE is being paid upon interruption of earnings. This amount is reported in box 17A on the ROE.

2. Holiday Pay Table

Specify the code that the company uses for Statutory Holiday pay types. Values for this processing option are stored in user-defined code table 06/IP. You attach the appropriate pay types to the code using the Workers Compensation Insurance Basis Tables program (P079071).

Completing this processing option enables the system to calculate the amount of statutory holiday pay that the employee who is receiving the ROE is paid on interruption of earnings. This amount is reported in box 17B on the ROE.