Create Deductions

Deductionscan only be created if you have permissions to edit Employees settings. Refer to User Permissions Every HR Permissions for Users and User Groups

To create a new Deduction, go toEmployees, then Settings. Select Deductions then select Create Deduction situated below the table.

Complete the information dependent on the requirements.

  1. Provide an identifying title and description.

  2. Select how to calculate the amount from the Deduction Type dropdown. Select from:

    1. Default - default allows the amount to be amended in an employee's salary information. The default amount can be based on an Employee's Full Time Equivalent (FTE) value by selecting Pro-rata Amount.

    2. Fixed - fixed amount that cannot be changed in the employee's salary information.

    3. Range - sets a minimum and maximum amount. The range amount can be based on an employee's FTE value by selecting Pro-rata Amount.

    4. Percentage - calculates the addition as a percentage of an employee's salary or FTE salary.

  3. Set the relevant amount or percentage for the Deduction.

  4. Select the Amount Type dropdown to select one of the pre-populated deduction types.

  5. Set the Payment Frequency

  6. Set the relevant criteria for the Deduction:

    1. a mandatory end date

    2. reason is mandatory

    3. managed by a pay award

  7. If integrated with a payroll provider:

    • Every Payroll - Input Pay Code

    • Dataplan - Input Payroll Reference Number

    Save the details.