How Do I Define Earnings Elements for the US

You define earnings elements using the Elements task. Like any standard element, you must create eligibility criteria for them.

The earnings element template povides an intuitive workflow for defining the element. However, there are some things to consider before you define them.

  • What options you select in the element template

    For further info, see What Earnings Options Are Available in the Element Template in the Help Center.

  • Does this element apply to time card eligible employees

    For further info, see How Do I Configure Earnings Elements for Time Card Employees in the Help Center.

  • Should the payroll process perform gross-up for the earnings

    For further info, see How Do I Enable Gross-Up Processing for an Earnings Element in the Help Center.

  • Is this an overtime earnings element

    For further info, see How Do I Define Overtime Earnings Elements in the Help Center.

  • What indirect elements are generated for this earning

    For further info, see How Are Indirect Elements Created for Earnings Elements in the Help Center.

  • How will the payroll process tax these earnings

    For further info, see How the Payroll Process Calculates Taxes for Earnings in the Help Center.

For further info, see Examples of Creating Earnings Elements for the US in the Help Center.