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How do I set up the employer options on the pay code?

Change the employer options on the pay code to garnish wages.


Setting up the employer options on the creditor garnishment pay code

1. Click to select the Employer tab.

2. Use the field titled Amount/Rate/Percent Type to select Do Not Calculate.

3. Enter a zero amount (00.00) in the fields titled Maximum Limit, Minimum Wage Limit, and Maximum Wage Limit.

4. Use the Employer Allocation Method menu to select Use Transactions.

5. Do not enter a GL account in the fields titled Debit Account and Credit Account.

6. Do not select any options in the sections titled Calculate on Unpaid Employee, Allow Calculations With These Check Options, or Monthly Period Numbers.

7. Click to select the Used In Calculations tab.

8. Select the pay codes that are exempt from creditor garnishment.

Generally, this list will include pay codes for employer-paid taxes. In some instances, the creditor garnishment may include health insurance pay codes.

9. Click to select the Used For Calculations tab.

10. Do not select any pay codes on this tab.

11. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The employer options on the pay code are set up.

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