Options to Handle Display of Statement Categories When Zero or No Values Exist

When you design categories for a statement, you can decide how to handle display when a worker has zero or no values to display during the statement period. You design categories using the Manage Compensation Categories task.

Contribution Values

Zero or no values might occur when a worker:

• Didn't receive any stock options during the period

• Isn't participating in a compensation or benefit plan

The following table describes the zero or no value display options.

Statement Element	Display Options When All Contribution Values are Zero or No Value
Top-level categories page	Do not display category if zero values or no values exist Display category if values are zero; hide if no value exists Always display the category page
Stock subcategory rows	Do not display row when no values exist or values are zeroes Display row if values are zeroes and allow subcategory drill Display and allow drill if historical values are over zero Always display the row and prevent drilling to subcategory Always display the row and allow drilling to subcategory
Items in categories	Do not display row when no values exist or values are zeroes Display row if values are zeroes; hide if no values exist Always display the row

If you decide to display the row or category page with zero or no values, you can optionally compose a statement message to:

• Explain the lack of values

• Call attention to missed opportunities, such as participation in a stock purchase plan