This dialog box allows you to view or modify the information for an employee earning. The dialog box appears when you select the New or Modify button in the Employee Setup page's Items tab (while the Earnings option is active).

The options in this dialog box will vary based on the current earning type (hourly or salary).

Earnings - This list shows the earnings that have already been defined for this payroll. Earnings that appear here are those which have been previously set up in the Earnings page.

If you would like to apply an earning but the desired earning does not appear in this list, then you must return to the Earnings page and create one there. When you return to this dialog box, the earning will appear in this list. You can click on an earning in the list to view its related information (in the fields to the right of the list). Note: This list does not appear if you are editing an employee earning since you only need to view the details in the Earning Information section).

Earning Information

This section of the dialog displays different field names and options, depending on the item you have selected in the Earnings list. Some options are editable while others cannot be changed.

Type - The type is predefined when you initially setup the earning. This field can not be changed.

Calculated - This text label shows the method used to calculate the current amount.

Rate - If the current earning is based on a specified rate, the rate amount will be shown here.

Hours - Specify the amount of hours on which to base the earning amount.

E.I. Hours - Enter any E.I. hours applicable for this earning type.

Amount - Enter the earning amount.

Distribution - Choose a Distribution Code for this earning.

Save - Saves the current changes. Note: If you do not Save your changes, they will be discarded when you leave this dialog box.

Close - Closes the dialog box and returns you to the Employee Setup page. Note: If you do not Save your changes, they will be discarded when you leave this screen.

Help - Opens this help page.