Application Options

Application

Use this drop-down box to select a screen to which you want to apply the options in the General group box.

General

Display Negative Value Message

Select this checkbox if you would want the system to display the following message any time a negative balance is due to the employee: "Note: Negative numbers displayed indicate a "Cash Back" option."

Negative balances can occur in some of the ESS Benefits screens.

Forced Logout Minutes

Use the drop-down box to select the number of minutes that an employee will be allowed to have a screen open before being forced to log out. Typically, you will select fewer minutes for screens that display highly sensitive information, such as the Total Compensation/Benefits screen or the Paycheck screen.

If you select "0," no forced logout time will be enforced.

Format Edit

Select an option from this drop-down box to enforce the formatting that you selected for telephone number and postal code in the General Options tab. Applicable screens include:  Address/Telephone, Emergency Contacts, and Dependents/Beneficiaries.

The options are as follows: