Rate Scale Matrix

The Rate Scale Matrix allows you to define what rates to use based on a combination of factors. This matrix is activated when the Timesheets Interpreted rule (in Labour Rules) is turned on.

This feature is often used in industries where the actual Labour rate depends on a combination of factors such as Employee utilised, or day of the week, or specific dates.

You can use each line to specify both the break hours entitled and the Rate Scale to use.

Entry and Display fields

Specific Employee:  Tick this box if this line is specified for a specific employee. Leave unticked if it applies to all employees.

Employee Name: If Specific Employee is ticked, then select the name of the employee from the drop-down list.

Day of Week: Select the day of week or "All Days" or "Date"

Specific Date: If "Date" is selected in the previous column, then specify the date here.

Hours from Day Start: Enter the number of hours from Day Start Time.

Break Hours: Enter the number of break hours entitled.

Rate Scale: Select the applicable rate scale from drop-down list.

For example you could use this matrix to define the following:

1. (Hours from Day Start = 4, Break Hours = 0, Rate Scale = STD): 0 to 4 hours worked - Standard rate applies, no Break hours.

2. (Hours from Day Start = 8, Break Hours = 0.5, Rate Scale = STD): up to next 4 hours worked - Standard rate and 0.5 hours, Break applies. (Total = 8 hours)

3. (Hours from Day Start = 12, Break Hours = 0, Rate Scale = OVERTIME): up to next 4 hours worked - Overtime rate , (Total = 12 hours ==> 8 hours Standard rate and 4 hours Overtime rate).

Buttons

Close: This will close the screen.  If you have any unsaved data then you will be asked if you wish to save it before the screen is closed.

Add: This will send the cursor to a new line for entry of a new Matrix Line.

Save: This will save the current data without exiting the screen

Cancel: Any changes made since the line was actioned or the last time the ‘Save’ Button was pressed will be lost.

Delete: This removes the current highlighted record.