Issue/Symptom/Question

Where is the default Labor Cost Type coming from when setting up a new payroll class?  How can I get the Labor Cost Type to default to the Timecard?

Applies To

• PENTA for Windows
• Payroll > Setup > Pay Groups, Payroll Classes, and Workers Compensation > Payroll Classes
• System Management >  System Rules > System Configuration
• Setting up defaults
• Defaulting Cost Type to Timecards
• Option 242

Resolution/Fix/Answer

• In the System Configuration window > Payroll Tab a default Labor Cost Type has been added
  
• System Option 242 being set to N will use the Labor Cost Type assigned to the Payroll Class to speed up Time Entry