More information on types of pay packets can be found in the Types of Pay Packets article.
Depending on the situation, there are a few different ways to add pay packets. Each method allows for different types of pay packets to be added.
Adding a Pay Packet
The most commonly used method.
Only valid if the employee is employed in the pay period of the pay run.
Allows for the following types of pay packets:
Manual
Manual(Std)
Main
Only one can be created at a time.
Adding Future Pay Packets
Used if the employee needs to have one or more pay periods paid in advance.
Allows for the following types of pay packets:
Manual
Manual(Std)
Main
Many can be created at once.
Adding a Pay Packet for a Termination Employee
Required if the employee is not employed in the pay period for the pay run being used.
Allows for the following types of pay packets:
Manual
Manual(Std)