What can I do from the employee menu in the Payroll earnings screen?

In the Payroll earnings screen, clicking the three dots () next to an employee’s name opens a quick-action menu. This menu lets you make adjustments or add pay items for that specific employee, all within the current pay run.

Available menu options and what they do

Option

Description

Edit employee details

Opens the employee’s profile so you can view or update personal information, tax settings, or bank account details.

Add additional earnings

Adds a one-time earning such as a bonus, commission, or other non-standard income.

Add reimbursement

Adds a non-taxable reimbursement (e.g. mileage or equipment expense). Reimbursements do not increase gross pay or deductions.

Add overtime rate

Lets you add or modify overtime pay for this run (e.g. a custom 2x rate for statutory holidays).

Add allowances

Adds a taxable allowance (e.g. car or phone stipend), which increases gross pay and is subject to deductions.

Add vacation pay

Applies one of the available vacation pay types: Time taken, No time taken, Payout, Terminated
Each option impacts tax and reporting differently.

Any changes made here only affect the current pay run, unless they are specifically updated in the employee’s profile or pay settings.