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Adding/Amending Addition Types

This utility allows users to set up default Addition Types that will be available for selection when processing each employee’s payslip.   


1) To add a new Addition Type – select Addition Types on the menu toolbar, followed by New.

  • Enter a name for your addition.

  • Choose the calculation method required using the drop down menu.

  • If desired, enter a default amount for the addition and its default repetition.

  • Select which deductions are to be applied, according to HMRC ruling.

  • If the addition is to be a 'notional' addition only and the amount is not to be added to the employee's pay, tick the 'Notional' field provided.

  • Indicate whether the addition is to contribute towards the gross for minimum wage.

 

Click Save.



2) To view or edit an Addition Type – select Addition Types on the menu toolbar. Select the addition from the listing and view/ amend accordingly. Click Save.


3) To delete an Addition Type – first select Addition Types on the menu toolbar. Select the addition from the listing and click Delete on the menu toolbar. Click Yes to confirm you wish to delete the addition.

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