Considerations for creating Payroll Elements

This example shows how to define elements for a US legislative data group where the country extension is set to Payroll Interface.

Below are the key decisions for each element that you define and the options for the decisions for this example.

Decision to Consider	Options In This Example
What's the primary classification?	One of these options: Standard Earnings Supplemental Earnings Taxable Benefits Pretax Deductions Voluntary Deductions Involuntary Deductions Prestatutory Deductions Information elements aren't supported.
At which employment level should this element be attached?	Select the appropriate level. Typical examples are: Payroll relationship level for deductions and benefits elements Assignment or terms level for salary, pension, and social insurance elements Assignment level for overtime rules, rates, and bonus elements Verify whether your third-party payroll provider can handle terms-level information.
Does this element recur each payroll period, or does it require explicit entry?	Select Recurring or Nonrecurring as needed.
What are the values to enter for deduction elements?	Period Deduction Amount Goal Amount