About pay types
The pay type categorizes the timecard line and determines the rate of pay. A pay type is required for each timecard line. Pay types 1 through 6 use the hourly rates indicated in the employee record or paygroup. For pay type 7, enter the rate in the Piece Rate column.
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Pay Type |
Computes pay at |
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1-Regular |
Standard pay rate. |
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2-Overtime |
Standard overtime pay rate. |
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3-Premium |
Double-time pay rate (often for night shift, holidays, and so on) |
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4-Sick |
Standard pay rate for sick leave. Decreases the accrued sick hours in the employee record. |
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5-Vacation |
Standard pay rate for vacation. Decreases the accrued vacation hours in the employee record. |
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6-Holiday |
Standard pay rate for holidays. Use type 6-Holiday for employees who do not work on a holiday, but are paid for the day. |
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7-Piece |
Piece rate by the piece completed. In the Hours cell, enter the number of hours worked. In the Piece Rate cell, enter the rate for each piece completed. In the Pieces cell, enter the number of pieces completed. |
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8-Per Diem |
Lump sum for traveling expenses, and so on In the Pay Rate cell, enter the amount. |
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9-Miscellaneous |
Lump sum for bonuses, and so on In the Pay Rate cell, enter the amount of the payment. |