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How to Set Up Absent Deduction on Allowance in Better HR ( Using Auto Calculation Logic )

Setting Up Absent Deduction on Allowance in Better HR

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Written by Myo Zaw Hein
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πŸ› οΈ Step-by-Step Setup

1️⃣ Create the Custom Deduction Column

  1. Go to Settings > Payroll Tab > Deduction Section

  2. Click + Create Custom Deduction

  3. Under Custom Income Type Name, type: Absent Deduction on Manual Allowance

  4. Click the right arrow beside Advanced Settings for Payroll Item

  5. Toggle Absent under Calculation Logics

  6. Under Calculate Based On, select Manual Allowance

  7. Click Create


2️⃣ Define the Deduction Rules in the Policy

  1. Go to Settings > Policies

  2. Select the policy you want to apply this deduction to

  3. Go to the Payroll tab

  4. Scroll down to the Deductions section

  5. Locate the Absent Deduction on Manual Allowance column you created

    You'll see two deduction method options. Choose the one that suits your policy:


    βš™οΈ Deduction Method Options

Method

Formula

Description

Deduction Day-Rate

Absent Count Γ— Day Rate of Manual Allowance Γ— Shift Day Multiplier

Deducts based on the allowance's daily rate

Flat Rate

Absent Days Γ— Flat Rate Γ— Shift Day Multiplier

You set a fixed amount to deduct per leave day

πŸ“ After entering the deduction logic values, click Update to save the configuration


βœ… Check Deduction amount Payroll Process Run

  1. Create a Payroll Group and select the employees.

  2. Generate Payroll and review the Absent Deduction details.

  3. Navigate to Absent Deduction on Manual Allowance.

  4. Verify the deduction amount in the Absent Calculation Receipt.

    πŸ“Œ Example:

    Manual Allowance = 100,000 MMK / 31 days = 3,225.80 MMK per day

    Absent Days = 2

    Deduction = 2 Γ— 3,225.80 = 6,451.60 MMK


βœ… Summary

By setting up the Absent Deduction on Manual Allowance, the system automatically calculates deductions based on employee absences.

This ensures accurate and transparent absence-related payroll adjustments.

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