To add new employee records:

1. Click Setup >> Employees.

2. Click New.

3. In the New Employee pop-up box, enter:

   • Employee ID: Required. Create an ID using letters, numbers or both.

   • Employee Name: Required.  Enter first, last or both.

   • Title: Optional.

   • Extension: Optional.

   • Roles: Required. Select Technician, Service Advisor or both.

   • Salary Information: Optional. This may be used to calculate Labor Profit in future versions of ALLDATA^® Manage^SM .

     • Payment Type & Payment Amount:

       • Flat Rate: For hourly employees whose hours are calculated using the hours billed to the customer (rather than the actual hours worked).  Enter the hourly rate charged to the customer.

       • Hourly: For employees paid per hour worked.  Enter their hourly pay rate.

       • Salary:  For employees paid a set amount for a set time period.  Enter their salary amount.

         • Pay Period Hours: Full-time is typically 40 for one week, 80 for two weeks.

   • Active: Check the box for current employees who are available to be assigned to jobs.

4. Click Submit.

See also:

• Editing Employees

• Deactivating Employees