Setup Pay Categories in ProPunch

Pay Categories allow timesheet entries to be classified in terms of worked and non-worked time, as well as amounts, such as tips, bonuses, etc.

Notes:

• There are seven pre-defined pay categories: Regular, Overtime, Doubletime, Holiday, Sick, Vacation, and Tips. 
• The pre-defined pay categories cannot be removed, only edited.

To configure pay categories, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the ProPunch application with an administrator profile.
2. Navigate to Company Setup in the side menu and select Pay Categories.
3. Click the Add Pay Category icon .
4. Enter the Name of the pay category up to 50 characters.
5. Select Hidden to prevent future use of a pay category.
6. Enter the Payroll Code up to 32 characters.
7. Select Amount if the pay category will be used to track dollar amounts, e.g., Commission, Bonus, etc.
8. Select Is Time Off if the pay category will be used to track time off, e.g., PTO.
9. Click Save.

To edit a pay category, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the ProPunch application with an administrator profile.
2. Navigate to Company Setup in the side menu and select Pay Categories.
3. Click the Edit icon of the Pay Category.
4. Adjust the Name, Hidden option, and/or Payroll Code.
5. Click Save.

To delete a pay category, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the ProPunch application with an administrator profile.
2. Navigate to Company Setup in the side menu and select Pay Categories.
3. Click the red X icon to delete the pay category.
   • If the pay category is being used then you will not be able to delete it from the list.
   • This is permanent and cannot be reversed.