How to add payroll instructions

How to add payroll instructions

Adding a provider level payroll instruction

1. Select Payroll from the side menu, and click on Payroll Setup.

2. Choose the button Add Payroll Instruction from Provider Library.

3. Select the payroll instruction you need from the list available in the drop-down menu.

4. The provider payroll instruction Pay in Lieu (Dollars) with an input type money, increases insurable earnings for the Record of Employment but does not increase insurable hours. These amounts are not Quebec Pensionable.


5. By default, the payroll instruction will be set to Enabled and not set to override the default properties. If you do want to override the default properties, see details on what these options mean in the custom payroll instruction creation articles. These settings can also be changed at any time.


6. Scroll to the bottom and click Save. You have successfully added this payroll instruction to your organization.

How to create a custom payroll instruction

For more customized instructions, check out our articles on How to create an earning pay codeHow to create a benefit pay code, and How to create a deduction pay code. At any time, you can also ask our support team to assist you in making an instruction for your organization.

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