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Lightning Payroll allows for flexible payroll management by enabling the setup of custom Employment Tenures and Types, in addition to the default options. Follow this guide to create and implement custom settings that suit your business's needs.
Default Settings
By default, Lightning Payroll includes the following Employment Tenures:
- Permanent
- Temporary
And the following Employment Types:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Casual
Accessing Pay Settings
To select an Employment Tenure or Type for an employee, navigate to their profile:
- Go to Employees from the main menu.
- Select an employee to edit.
- Click on Pay Settings then Pay Rates to view or change their Employment Tenure and Type.
Adding a New Employment Tenure/Type
To add a new Employment Tenure or Type:
- Navigate to Settings > Employment Tenure/Type.
- In the "Employment Tenure" table on the left, click the green plus to add a new tenure. Or, click the green plus in the "Employment Type" table on the right to add a new type.
- Fill in a name for the new entry and save your changes.
Selection of Custom Tenure/Type
After adding, your new Employment Tenure or Type will be available for selection from the drop down menu in the employees' Pay Settings > Pay Rates. This allows for a more tailored payroll setup that better reflects the various roles within your company.
