How Do I Select the Rate Calculation Rule for an Earnings Element

When using the Elements task to define earnings, you can choose from one of these calculation rules.

• Factor

• Flat Amount

• Hours * Rate

  The payroll process uses one of these methods to derive the rate.

  • Employee's salary basis

  • Through element entry

  Note:

  To ensure proper overtime calculation, the Standard Earnings of Premium secondary classification must use the Hours * Rate rule.

• Percentage of Earnings