Setting Up Wage Codes

For jobs that are covered by the Davis-Bacon Act, contractors are typically required to pay workers according to prevailing wage rates defined by the law.

This complicates the payroll process by requiring contractors to pay different rates, often depending on the type of work that is being done. Spectrum allows wage codes to be set up and determined automatically by the software during Payroll Time Card Entry.

For a discussion of the most efficient setup of wage/union codes to suit your specific needs; it is recommended that you schedule training with the Viewpoint Training Coordinator.

  1. On the Site Map screen, click Payroll > Maintenance > Wage Code.
  2. In the Wage code field, enter the wage code, or press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of available wage codes.
  3. In the Union code field, enter the union code, or press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of available union codes.
  4. Complete the Abbreviated wage description and Full wage description fields.
  5. In the Worker's compensation code field, enter the worker's compensation code if the worker's compensation will be the same for all employees in this wage code, press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of valid worker's compensation codes, or leave the field blank.
  6. Enter the regular, overtime, double time, and bill codes for each wage code level. You can press F4 or double-click on any of these fields to select from a list of available rates.
    Note: When the cursor is in the Level 1 Regular field, you can press F4 or double-click on this field to open the Rates window. If you enter the base rate for each pay level, the software will automatically calculate the fringe. When all pay levels have been entered, click OK. Then, tab through the Regular, Overtime, and Double time fields; the software will automatically calculate the amounts.
  7. When all level rates and bill codes are entered, click Save until you return to the Site Map screen.
  8. On the Site Map screen, click Payroll > Maintenance > Employees. The Employees screen displays.
  9. In the Search field, enter the employee code, or press F4 or double-click in this field to select from a list of available employee codes.
  10. In the Employee Main Properties screen, in the Wage code field, enter the wage code, or press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of available wage codes.
  11. Select the employee you want to apply the wage code to and click Edit.
  12. In the Wage code field, enter the wage code, or press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of available wage codes.
  13. Click Save to apply your changes and return to the Site Map screen.