Overview
This article demonstrates how you can quickly create a new fringe benefit package by duplicating an existing one and making modifications. This helps you save time by reusing similar rates and making only the necessary changes.
Before You Begin
Make sure you have:
- An existing fringe benefit package to copy
- Updated rate and plan information (if changes are needed)
Steps
Duplicate an Existing Package
- From the Setup tab, select Fringe Benefits Package.
- Select an existing package to use as a template.
- Update the Fringe Benefits Package Name to make it unique to the new package.
- For each Fringe Benefit Plan, enter or adjust the rates as needed.
Note: You can press Tab to move between fields. Choose OK when prompted to distribute values across cells (if applicable).
- Add any additional benefit entries if needed.
- Select Save As to create a new package.
WARNING: Do not select Save unless you intend to overwrite the existing package.
Define Package Associations
- Select Define Association next to the new package.
- Select the craft and the trade type.
- Assign the Employees to be associated with the package.
- Select Save.
Definitions
| Field / Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Fringe Benefit Package | A set of benefit rates applied to employees (e.g., health, pension) |
| Package Name | The unique name used to identify the package |
| Fringe Benefit Plan | The name of the plan |
| Save | Updates and overwrites the existing package |
| Save As | Creates a new package using the current details |
| Define Association | Links the package to specific crafts, trade types, and employees |
Tips
- Duplicating a package helps reduce manual entry and ensures consistency.
- Use Save As when creating a new package to avoid overwriting existing data.
- Always rename the package clearly to avoid confusion.
Summary
In this article, you learned how to duplicate an existing fringe benefit package, update its details, and save it as a new package. This approach streamlines the setup of additional benefits packages.
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