How to use the import tool to import employees via CSV file
1. Click 
Import in the Left Nav to expand the options and select Employees
2. Click 
in the software to download the sample file.
3. Open the sample file from the browser or from the Downloads folder. Spreadsheet software such as Excel or Libre Office Calc is required to complete the following steps.
4. Enter employee data into the fields. The Required Fields must be filled to continue.
* Drop-down options may vary based on what's been added to your account
| Field | Description |
| Employee ID |
Unique ID assigned to employees * Can be numeric or alphanumeric |
| First Name | Employee's First Name |
| Last Name | Employee's Last Name |
| Location | Select a Location previously added to your EWS account |
| Employee Status |
Select one:
|
| Hire Date |
Hire Date of the employee |
| Employee Type |
Select one:
|
| FT/PT Status | Select one:
|
| Pay Type | Select one:
|
| FLSA Code | Select one:
|
| Pay Schedule | Select one:
|
| Pay Rate | Select one:
|
| Pay Rate Schedule | Select one:
|
| Pay Change Reason | Select one:
|
| Expected Hours Behavior |
Select one:
* Required: Must be None when PayType is Hourly or PayType is Salary and FLSAType is Exempt, must be know for any other case |
5. Once you are finished entering the employee data, save the file as a CSV
Excel: Libre Office Calc:
6. Select a date format. This needs to match the formatting in the CSV file.
Example:
Matches the Date format selected 
Does not match the Date Format selected 
7. Click Browse, select the created CSV file, and open it
8. Click 
to import the CSV file
9. The software will detect fields from the uploaded file. Make sure the heading names match the respective fields.
10. Click Validation & Preview to submit the file
You should now see the employees populate in the employee list
