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How do I check FWT and SWT amounts from prior periods?

Use this option to check the current pay period and prior pay period for amounts that differ by more than a set percentage.

 

Checking FWT and SWT amounts from prior periods

1. Open Connect Payroll > Organization > Checkout.

2. Click to select the checkbox titled Check for FWT and SWT Amounts Differing From the Prior Period By More Than.

3. Click to select the field titled Check for FWT and SWT Amounts Differing From the Prior Period By More Than.

4. Enter a percentage.  

5. Click GO (CTRL+G).

The Checkout Report lists employee records when the difference between the employee's FWT and SWT amounts from prior periods is equal or greater than the percentage you selected.

 

Verifying the difference between FWT and SWT amounts

1. Open Connect Payroll > Reports > Payroll Register - Detail.

2. Use the Title menu to select a report definition.

3. Click Print (CTRL+P).

Use the report to review the employee's FWT and SWT amounts. If the difference is correct, you're done. If the difference is not correct, you'll need to review the employee's FWT and SWT pay codes.

 

Fixing the difference between FWT and SWT amounts

1. Open Connect Payroll > Employees > Modify Existing Employees.

2. Use the field titled Employee to enter the employee name or number. Press Enter.

3. Click to select the Pay Codes tab.

4. Adjust the employee pay codes so the employee's FWT and SWT calculate correctly.

5. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The employee FWT and SWT pay codes are updated.

 

 

 

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