Pay Group Instances
A Pay Group Instance is a specific pay period for this group, defined by the start and end dates.
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When configuring a new record, the Pay Group Instances tab is available to enter the information for defining the first pay group instance.
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When viewing an existing record, the Pay Group Instances button appears as a section option to open and view the specific dates of each instance. These instances are created by the system based on the Pay Period Begin Date and the Pay Period Length fields.
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Each pay period has a unique identifying number starting from the Pay Period Number of the first pay period defined.
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The current pay period is highlighted in a different color.
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The number of past pay period instances displayed on this screen is determined by the number entered in the Previous Pay Group Instances field on the General tab.
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The number of future pay period instances displayed on this screen is determined by the number entered in the Future Pay Group Instances field on the General tab.
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Depending on the page displayed, the following fields may be available: |
The following additional section options are available in the left pane: |
Interface Created
This field is visible on existing pay group records, and indicates whether the payroll interface for this pay period instance has been created (Yes/No).
Pay Period Begin
The first day of a pay period for this pay group.
Pay Period Length
The length of a pay period for this pay group, such as weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.
Pay Period Number
A unique number identifying each pay period. The numbering sequence begins with the number entered in this field for the instance beginning with the Pay Period Begin date.
For example, if a biweekly Pay Group is set up with the Pay Period Begin Date of January 7, 2007 and the Pay Period Number set at 1, the pay group instance of January 7 - January 20, 2007
Pay Period Rollover Day
The calendar date when the second pay period of a semi-monthly payroll begins. This field is only accessible if the Pay Period Length option of Semi-Monthly has been chosen.