California Flat-Sum Bonuses
Flat-sum bonuses earned in California require special overtime calculation. Their calculation method is based on the employee's regular hours only and results in a higher overtime rate than the federal method.
To configure elements for California flat-sum bonuses:
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Define the Earnings element for the bonus.
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Start the Elements task, and click Create.
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Select your US legislative data group.
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Select the Supplemental Earnings primary classification.
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Select the Bonus secondary classification.
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Select the Flat calculation rule.
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Select Yes to the overtime rules prompts.
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Submit the element definition.
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In Element Summary, edit the definition in correction mode.
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In Element Information, select CA as the state.
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In Premium Calculation Method, select Alternate bonus calculation method.
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Click Save and Submit.
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Define regular and premium overtime elements.
For further info, see Configure Overtime Rate Elements for the US in the Help Center.