Overview
Special payments—like night‑shift allowance, hazard pay, or one‑time bonuses—can be set up as fixed or variable components.
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
Navigate to Payroll → Settings → Payroll Settings → Salary Components.
Click Add New Salary Components.
In the modal:
Name it (e.g. “Night Shift Allowance”).
Set Component Type to Earnings or Reimbursements.
Choose Value Type (Fixed, CTC %, Basic %, or Variable).
Enter values for each pay cycle (Monthly, Weekly, etc.).
Click Save, then assign it to applicable Salary Groups if needed under Salary Groups tab.
When generating payroll, ensure “Include Expense Claims” is checked to pull any reimbursement entries.
Tips
Use Variable for one‑off payments so you can enter the amount per employee at payroll time.
Group employees into a Salary Group (e.g. “Night‑Shift Team”) to bulk‑apply the same allowances.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Component not showing on salary slip
Confirm it’s assigned to the employee’s Salary Group or added manually under Edit Salary Slip.
Value type mismatch
If you choose “Basic %,” ensure the employee’s Basic Salary component exists and has a nonzero value.