Adding a Deduction to an Employee Record (Benefits)
Adding a pay item to an employee record without a benefit plan to generate a deduction
Navigate to EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT >> Employee Pay >> Deductions and pull up the employee record you would like to update:
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Find the deduction you would like to edit and click on the pencil icon:
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Note: You will not be able to adjust a deduction value if the deduction is tied to a benefit plan and the employee is also enrolled in that plan
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Update the date, amount, and arrears (if applicable) and click save:
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