Pay Type Overview

The ability to create custom and default pay types is available for both employees and contractors. This feature allows employers to set up standard pay types like hourly, salary, and reimbursements. It also enables an employer to create custom labels for pay types specific to an individual business' needs. 

Setting up a pay type

To add an employer pay type, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the employer profile
2. Locate the Pay type card and click Edit
3. Click on Add new pay type
4. Select the desired pay type 
5. Next, select a name for the pay type
6. Indicate if the pay type will have company defaults. 
7. Once done, click Save. 

Adding a pay type to a worker profile

1. Navigate to the Worker List 
2. Select the worker 
3. In the Profile section, scroll down and select Edit next to the Pay types card
4. Click Add new pay type
5. Select the pay type from the dropdown
6. Select the pay type policy and the rate
7. Once done, click Save

Adding a new policy to an existing pay type

1. Navigate to the employer profile
2. Locate the Pay type card and click Edit
3. Select the pay type and click Edit
4. Select Add a policy
5. Select a display name for the new policy along with a rate

Pay Type FAQ

What does "no policy" mean next to a worker's pay type?

When a worker is added to a pay type without using the default policy, it will show as 'no policy'. 

Can one pay type have multiple policies? 

Yes! A pay type can have multiple policies which can include different rates bases on business need. 

Example: A restaurant has multiple teams with hourly pay. An employer can set up a pay type labeled Server at a rate of $20/hour and another pay type labeled Bartender at a rate of $22/hour. Each worker can have their specific hourly pay type added to their worker profile. 

Can multiple workers be added to a pay type in a batch?

No, each pay type will need to be added in an individual worker's profile. 

Can a pay type be deleted?

Yes, if the pay type has not be processed in a payroll run yet. If an employer has processed a payroll with a custom pay type and no longer needs to include the pay type on future payroll runs, please contact our Payroll Support team and we'd be happy to mark the pay type as inactive.