On Call Pay

Issue/Symptom/Question

How should I pay employees for on call reimbursements/pay? Employees get $150 each day they are on call.

Applies To

PENTA for WIndows

Payroll Processing

Payroll > Setup > Deductions, Reimbursements, and Other Compensation > Master Reimbursements

Resolution/Fix/Answer

  • The best option is to setup a Master Reimbursement for On Call.  
  • This reimbursement should be made taxable, and should have a calculation base of 'Amount per Period'.
  • In the Time Entry window, enter the Employee Id, Reimbursement #, Amount, and expense information
  • Run the Timecard Distribution process