Set Up or Change a Pay Period

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Use the Pay Period Configuration settings to create, edit, archive, or recover pay periods in the Time and Attendance product. Follow the steps below to ensure accurate time tracking and payroll calculations.

Setting Up a Pay Period

  1. Click Global Settings. Under Time Tracking, click Pay Period Configuration.

     

  2. Click the ellipsis button > Add.

     

  3. In the Name field, enter a name for the Pay Period you're adding, select/enter all the other pertinent values, and click Save.

     

Important

For hours to calculate correctly, select the same weekday for First day of the work week and the Beginning on date.

Archiving, Recovering, or Editing a Pay Period

  1. If a pay period is no longer relevant or used, you can archive it by selecting it and clicking Archive. Deleting a pay period is not allowed.

     

  2. If you wish to recover an archived pay period, click the filter icon.

     

  3. Under Archive Status, select Archived and click OK.

     

  4. Click the timesheet that you wish to make active (recover) and click Recover.

     

  5. If you wish to change an active timesheet, click Edit.

    Note: You can only change the timesheet's Name and the values under Deadlines, but not the values under General.

  6. Click Save.

     

You're all set!😊

If you have questions, please call us at (888) 783-1493, email [email protected], or Submit a Ticket.


FAQ

How do I set up a new pay period?

To set up a new pay period, click on Global Settings, then under Time Tracking, select Pay Period Configuration. Click the ellipsis button and choose Add. Enter a name for the pay period and fill in the other required values, then click Save.

Is it possible to delete a pay period?

No, deleting a pay period is not allowed. You can only archive it.

How can I recover an archived pay period?

To recover an archived pay period, click the filter icon, select Archived under Archive Status, and click OK. Then, select the timesheet you wish to recover and click Recover.

Can I edit the general values of an active pay period?

No, you can only change the timesheet's Name and the values under Deadlines for an active pay period.

What should I ensure for accurate payroll calculations?

For accurate payroll calculations, make sure to select the same weekday for the First day of the work week and the Beginning on date.