Understanding Segmentation

Segmentation is the process of dividing a pay period into partial periods, known as segments or slices, and calculating all or a subset of elements for each segment or slice. Segmentation is required when there is a change, such as a pay increase, during the pay period that affects the calculation of elements. Global Payroll provides two types of segmentation:

• Element segmentation

  Element segmentation divides the pay period into slices and only affects the elements that you specify. In element segmentation, the system creates only one gross-to-net result.

• Period segmentation

  Used when the event that triggers the segmentation requires all elements in the process list to be calculated for each partial period. Period segmentation divides the pay period into segments. The system creates separate gross-to-net results for each segment.

This topic provides guidelines on setting up segmentation for the UK. Refer to the PeopleSoft Global Payroll product documentation for detailed information about segmentation.