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Fringe Information Subtask

Use the Fringe Information subtask to select fringe information such as fringe code, charge project, organization level, accrual and expense account, fringe calculation method, and fringe modify code.

Use this subtask as part of your initial setup or whenever you need to create a new union profile.

Table Window

Field	Description
Fringe Code	Enter, or click to select, the fringe code you want to use for this union profile. The fringe code selected here must be entered on the Manage Union Profile Setup screen.
Fringe Description	The fringe description defaults into this field when you enter the fringe code.
Fringe Type	From this drop-down list, select one of the following options: Cash— Select this option to have this fringe automatically generated on the timesheet line (Timesheet type C only). Non-Cash— Select this option to have this fringe directly posted. Stamps— Select this option if the cost of this fringe is to be allocated through the use of stamps.
Charge Project	Select the check box in this column to have the fringe costs allocated to the project(s). Leave the check box cleared if you do not want the fringe costs allocated to the project(s).
Pay Type	Enter, or click to select, the pay type to be used for this fringe code. This field is required only if you selected Cash in the Fringe Type column.
Fringe Org	From the drop-down list, select the organization for this fringe code. Valid options are: Charge Org Home Org Proj Owning Org
Charge Org	Enter, or click to select, the charging organization for this fringe.
Accrual Account	Enter, or click to select, the contribution accrual account number to be used for posting this fringe. The account number selected here must be set up on the Manage Accounts screen.
Expense Account	Enter, or click to select, the contribution expense account number to be used for posting this fringe. The account number selected here must be set up on the Manage Accounts screen.
Fringe Calculation Method	Use this drop-down list to select the calculation to be used for this fringe code. Select one of the following options: PCTREG (Percent of Regular): Percentage applied to straight time pay. PCTGRS (Percent of Gross): Percentage applied against gross pay. GRSHRW (Gross Hours Worked): Per hour amount applied to hours worked. GRSHRP (Gross Hours Paid): Per hour amount applied to hours paid. GRSHRD (Gross Hours Double): Per hour amount applied to hours with "all" overtime at double. GRSHRR (Gross Hours Rounded): Per hour amount applied to hours paid with "all" overtime at double, rounded to the whole hour.
Fringe Modify Code	Enter, or click to select, the fringe modify code to be used for this fringe code. You can use a fringe modify code to modify the base used to calculate a deduction, contribution, stamp, or hours applicable to the fringe code.
Stamp Basis	Enter the value for the stamp basis to be used for this fringe code.
Percentage	Enter the percentage to be used for calculation of this fringe code. When you enter a percentage in this column, the Amount field automatically populates with the results of the following calculation: GLC Hourly Rate (from the main screen) * percentage
Amount	Enter the amount to be used for calculation of this fringe code. If you enter an amount in this column, the Percentage column automatically populates with the results of the following calculation: Amount / GLC Hourly Rate (from the main screen)
Pay Period Ceiling Amount	Enter the per pay period ceiling amount to be used for this fringe code. The value entered here establishes the maximum fringe amount for this fringe code for any one pay period. If the Union Fringe Ceilings by Local check box is selected on the Configure Labor Settings screen, this field is set to zero and disabled because the ceilings set up on the Manage Fringe Ceilings by Local screen, rather than the ceilings in Union Profiles screen, are applied to non-cash and stamp fringes.
Contract Ceiling Amount	Enter the ceiling amount to be used for this fringe code. The value entered here establishes the maximum fringe amount for the contract. If the Union Fringe Ceilings by Local check box is selected on the Configure Labor Settings screen, this field is set to zero and disabled because the ceilings set up on the Manage Fringe Ceilings by Local screen, rather than the ceilings on the Manage Union Profile Setup screen, are applied to non-cash and stamp fringes.

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Fringe Information Subtask

Use the Fringe Information subtask to select fringe information such as fringe code, charge project, organization level, accrual and expense account, fringe calculation method, and fringe modify code.

Use this subtask as part of your initial setup or whenever you need to create a new union profile.

Table Window

Field	Description
Fringe Code	Enter, or click to select, the fringe code you want to use for this union profile. The fringe code selected here must be entered on the Manage Union Profile Setup screen.
Fringe Description	The fringe description defaults into this field when you enter the fringe code.
Fringe Type	From this drop-down list, select one of the following options: Cash— Select this option to have this fringe automatically generated on the timesheet line (Timesheet type C only). Non-Cash— Select this option to have this fringe directly posted. Stamps— Select this option if the cost of this fringe is to be allocated through the use of stamps.
Charge Project	Select the check box in this column to have the fringe costs allocated to the project(s). Leave the check box cleared if you do not want the fringe costs allocated to the project(s).
Pay Type	Enter, or click to select, the pay type to be used for this fringe code. This field is required only if you selected Cash in the Fringe Type column.
Fringe Org	From the drop-down list, select the organization for this fringe code. Valid options are: Charge Org Home Org Proj Owning Org
Charge Org	Enter, or click to select, the charging organization for this fringe.
Accrual Account	Enter, or click to select, the contribution accrual account number to be used for posting this fringe. The account number selected here must be set up on the Manage Accounts screen.
Expense Account	Enter, or click to select, the contribution expense account number to be used for posting this fringe. The account number selected here must be set up on the Manage Accounts screen.
Fringe Calculation Method	Use this drop-down list to select the calculation to be used for this fringe code. Select one of the following options: PCTREG (Percent of Regular): Percentage applied to straight time pay. PCTGRS (Percent of Gross): Percentage applied against gross pay. GRSHRW (Gross Hours Worked): Per hour amount applied to hours worked. GRSHRP (Gross Hours Paid): Per hour amount applied to hours paid. GRSHRD (Gross Hours Double): Per hour amount applied to hours with "all" overtime at double. GRSHRR (Gross Hours Rounded): Per hour amount applied to hours paid with "all" overtime at double, rounded to the whole hour.
Fringe Modify Code	Enter, or click to select, the fringe modify code to be used for this fringe code. You can use a fringe modify code to modify the base used to calculate a deduction, contribution, stamp, or hours applicable to the fringe code.
Stamp Basis	Enter the value for the stamp basis to be used for this fringe code.
Percentage	Enter the percentage to be used for calculation of this fringe code. When you enter a percentage in this column, the Amount field automatically populates with the results of the following calculation: GLC Hourly Rate (from the main screen) * percentage
Amount	Enter the amount to be used for calculation of this fringe code. If you enter an amount in this column, the Percentage column automatically populates with the results of the following calculation: Amount / GLC Hourly Rate (from the main screen)
Pay Period Ceiling Amount	Enter the per pay period ceiling amount to be used for this fringe code. The value entered here establishes the maximum fringe amount for this fringe code for any one pay period. If the Union Fringe Ceilings by Local check box is selected on the Configure Labor Settings screen, this field is set to zero and disabled because the ceilings set up on the Manage Fringe Ceilings by Local screen, rather than the ceilings in Union Profiles screen, are applied to non-cash and stamp fringes.
Contract Ceiling Amount	Enter the ceiling amount to be used for this fringe code. The value entered here establishes the maximum fringe amount for the contract. If the Union Fringe Ceilings by Local check box is selected on the Configure Labor Settings screen, this field is set to zero and disabled because the ceilings set up on the Manage Fringe Ceilings by Local screen, rather than the ceilings on the Manage Union Profile Setup screen, are applied to non-cash and stamp fringes.