Overview
This article provides instructions for how to add paid holiday rates within a Fringe Benefits Package or directly in a Certified Payroll Report (CPR). Follow these steps when you need to report paid holiday wages accurately for employees on a project.
Steps
Entering Paid Holiday Rate in a Fringe Benefits Package
- From the left side navigation menu, select Setup and then select Fringe Benefits Package.
- Select an existing package.
Note: If you need to create a new package, select Add New Fringe Benefits Package. See Adding Fringe Benefit Packages.
- Select Edit on the package.
- Locate the Paid Holiday column and enter the hourly rate.
- Select Save.
- Review the warning message.
Note: You do not need to update Define Associations if no new employees or crafts are being added.
- Proceed to create or submit your CPR.
Entering Paid Holiday Rate Directly in a CPR
- On the Activities tab, select Manage CPRs.
- Select your Company Name under the project.
- On the CPR/NP tab, select Action and then select Modify for an existing CPR.
Note: You can create a new CPR by selecting New CPR/NP.
- Open the employee record and scroll to the Hours Worked section.
- Enter regular hours in the Regular Shift row.
- Select the Overtime 2X, Overtime 3X, Overtime 4X, PH link to expand options.
- Enter the Hourly Rate on the Paid Holiday row.
- Enter the hours the employee worked in the Paid Holiday row.
- Scroll down and complete remaining fields (e.g., deductions, check number).
- Select Save.
Note: you can select CPR Preview to preview the CPR.
Definitions
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Paid Holiday | Hourly rate paid for holiday time |
| Regular Shift | Hours worked during normal schedule |
| Paid Holiday Row | Hours paid for holiday (separate from regular hours) |
Reminder
- Paid Holiday hours must be entered separately from regular hours.
- If the rate is set in the Fringe Benefits Package, it will auto-populate in the CPR.
- You only need to update Define Associations if adding new employees or crafts.
Tips
- Use the Fringe Benefits Package method to save time and reduce manual entry
- If a rate does not appear in the CPR, verify the employee is assigned to the correct package.
- Use CPR Preview to confirm how data appears to agencies and general contractors.
Summary
You can report paid holiday wages by either setting the rate in a Fringe Benefits Package or entering it manually in a CPR. Each method ensures paid holiday hours are clearly separated and accurately displayed for compliance reporting.
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