Create an Involuntary Deduction Element for Canada

This example demonstrates how you can use the element template and create a Maintenance and Support involuntary deduction element for Canada.

In this example, create an Involuntary Deductions element with a secondary classification of Maintenance and Support. The element takes a partial deduction, but doesn't create arrears when there are insufficient funds to cover deductions. The processing stops when the total is reached.

How to Create the Deductions Element

To create the deductions element:

1. Search and select the Elements task.

2. Click Create.

3. Complete these fields, as shown in this table.

   Field	Value
   Legislative Data Group	Select an appropriate LDG.
   Primary Classification	Involuntary Deductions
   Secondary Classification	Maintenance and Support

   Note: A secondary classification is required for a Canadian involuntary deductions element.

4. Click Continue.

5. On the Basic Details page, complete the fields, as shown in this table:

   Field	Value
   Name	Enter a name, example: Involuntary Deductions1
   Reporting Name	Enter the name that you want to display on reports for this deduction payroll element.
   Effective Date	Enter an early date so that the payroll element is available for use immediately.
   Input Currency	Canadian Dollar
   What is the earliest entry date for this element?	First Standard Earning Date
   What is the latest entry date for this element?	Final Close

6. Under the Standard Rules section, respond to the questions as shown in this table. The questions and default answers shown here are based on the predefined Canadian element template for Involuntary deductions. Your answers drive the definition of the Involuntary Deductions element to be created.

   Question	Answer
   What should happen when there are insufficient funds to cover the deductions?	Take a partial deduction, place remaining in arrears. An arrears amount is created and the following question is displayed.
   Should the arrears be cleared?	No
   Processing Stop when the Total is reached?	Yes

7. Click Next twice. Verify that the information shown on the Create Element: Review page is correct.

8. Click Submit.

How to Create an Eligibility Record

On the Element Summary page, update the newly created element details.

1. In the Element Overview section, select Element Eligibility.

2. Select Actions, and then Create Element Eligibility.

3. On the Element Eligibility name field, enter a name for the eligibility record.

4. In the Eligibility Criteria section, select any criteria if you want to restrict who can pay this deduction. Or else, select All payrolls eligible.

5. Click Submit.

   All the associated balances, feeds, input values, formulas, and related elements required for payroll processing are created automatically.