Creating Piecework Work Codes

How to create piecework work codes. The EBMS payroll system includes the option to process and manage piecework labor.

1. Go to Labor > Work Codes from the main EBMS menu to create or edit work codes.

2. Click on the New button at the base of the page to create a new work code for piecework.

   
   

3. On the first page (Select Type), select and highlight a category folder for the new work code. Click Next to proceed.

   

4. On the second page (New Work Code), enter the G/L expense account code to record the payroll labor costs in the General Ledger Account field. Review Adding General Ledger Accounts for more details on creating labor cost General Ledger accounts.

5. Enter a Description of the piecework code.

6. The Wage Type must be set to Piecework rather than a standard wage. Review the Work Codes section for details on creating standard wage work codes.

7. Set the appropriate Workman’s Comp. Classification. Review the Workman's Compensation section for more details on this setting. Click Next to proceed.

   

8. On the third page (New Work Code), enter the Piecework Rate for the piecework work code. Review Variable Piecework Pay by Employee or Variable Piecework Pay by Job for instructions on setting the piecework rate per employee or job. Click Next to proceed.

   

9. On the fourth page (New Work Code), enter a unique Work Code Id for the piecework work code. Select the I want to view the new work code now option and click Finish to open the work code dialog.

   

10. Click on the Piecework tab to change the Piecework Rate.

Review the Work Codes section for more details on creating work codes.