Compensation Category Types
The compensation category type determines the table columns and general layout of the category page in the total compensation statement, as well as whether the category can include subcategories. This topic explains the category types and provides an example of a user-defined category.
Types
The following table shows the category types with default column and configuration details.
Category Type |
Default Columns |
Configurable |
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Time Off |
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Stock History |
Select columns of data from the database table that stores workers' stock details |
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Other |
Same basic structure as the Cash Compensation or Benefits category type |
You can use it for any type of compensation |
User-Defined |
Specify the number of columns, up to five, that you want to include in the category |
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User-Defined Category Example
You might use the user-defined category type to display information about commissions by including columns, such as:
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Sales target
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Units sold
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Percentage over target
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Percentage under target
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Commission amount