New Conversion Rule for Work Schedule–Based Absence Unit Calculation

You can now use the Periodic Work Schedule Units Based Rate conversion rule when you create a new element. This conversion rule accurately calculates absence units and payroll amounts using the actual work schedule assigned to the employee. It lets you:

• Populate daily scheduled hours correctly when absence plans use calendar days and payroll elements use hours as the reporting unit.
• Prevent defaulting to 8 hours.
• Ensure precise deductions and earnings for employees with non-standard schedules.

You can use this conversion rule for elements with the following classifications:

• Absences
• Imputed Earnings
• Nonpayroll Payment
• Standard Earnings
• Supplemental Earnings

The new conversion rule provides the following benefits:

• Derives daily hours from the employee’s work schedule
• Populates absence units based on scheduled daily hours
• Calculates payroll amounts using correct work schedule–based units
• Ensures accurate payroll results for employees with non-standard schedules

Steps to Enable and Configure

You don't need to do anything to enable this feature.

Tips And Considerations

• You can select the Periodic Work Schedule Units Based Rate conversion rule only when creating a new element.
• Existing elements using other conversion rules continue to function as before.
• Ensure that the employee has an assigned work schedule.

Key Resources

For more information, see:

• Payroll Elements
• Elements for Absence Management