Gross pay, net pay and rate – limits and warnings

Powerpay includes both a warning and limit feature for gross pay, net pay and rates as a security measure to ensure unreasonably high payments are not entered or paid in error.

To change a limit warning, contact your Customer Support Team. The change can be permanent or on a one-time basis however, to minimize processing fees a permanent change is recommended. Changes on a one-time basis require you to contact your Customer Support Team to reset the limit back to the original amount.

To have your payroll held for processing and ensure your limit increase is entered before your payroll is processed, contact your Customer Support Team.

Prerequisites

Request a payroll preview.

Tasks

  1. Go to the Payroll Preview page.Closed From the Process menu, select Payroll Preview.

  2. Click the Request button.

  3. Go to the Data Verification page.Closed From the Process menu, select Data Verification.

  4. Review the warning in the Hourly Rate Messages section.

  5. Amend the rate, if applicable.

Note: To change a limit warning, contact your Customer Support Team. The change can be permanent or on a one-time basis however, to minimize processing fees a permanent change is recommended. Changes on a one-time basis require you to contact your Customer Support Team to reset the limit back to the original amount.

  1. Go to the Payroll Preview page.Closed From the Process menu, select Payroll Preview.

  2. Click the Request button.

  3. Review the Executive Summary report on the Payroll Reports page.Closed From the Reports menu, select Payroll Reports.

  4. Review the warning.

  5. Amend the employee's earnings, if applicable.

Note: To change a limit warning, contact your Customer Support Team. The change can be permanent or on a one-time basis however, to minimize processing fees a permanent change is recommended. Changes on a one-time basis require you to contact your Customer Support Team to reset the limit back to the original amount.

  1. Go to the Payroll Preview page.Closed From the Process menu, select Payroll Preview.

  2. Click the Request button.

  3. Click the Employee Totals button.
    The report will identify employees with no net pay.

    4. Tip: If an employee's deductions exceed their gross pay, NEG will display in the Net Cheque or Net Deposit column.

  4. Click the employee name to review the results and make any necessary changes.

Note: To change a limit warning, contact your Customer Support Team. The change can be permanent or on a one-time basis however, to minimize processing fees a permanent change is recommended. Changes on a one-time basis require you to contact your Customer Support Team to reset the limit back to the original amount.