Power Import: Pay Info
We added a Pay Info option to the Power Import tool. This tool can be used to import and update multiple employees’ Pay Rates quickly and easily. To use this tool, go to Actions > Power Tools and find the Pay Info card.
Users can also download a template import file to use for importing data.
Earning Codes, Shift Codes and Rate Codes
Client users can now manage their companies’ Earning Codes, Shift Codes, and Rate Codes on their own. You can access this setup under Company > Payroll > Earnings & Rates.
Security Update - Two Factor Authentication
With our focus on ensuring the security of your data, we have instituted two-factor authentication which will be required to log into Empeon Workforce. All users will need to have their authentication set up by April 15, 2021.
ESS Messages: Option to Require Employee Acknowledgement
When posting a message to employees in ESS, you are now able to require that employees acknowledge the message once they’ve viewed it. You can thereafter track which employees acknowledged the message.
ESS Login Enhancement
Enhanced the login experience for ESS users with access to multiple companies. Now the user will be prompted to select a company as part of the login process.
Advanced Filtering in Live Reports and Preprocess Verification
Users can now apply custom filters in live reports to refine the report’s results:
Or in payroll preprocess verification grids:
Users can filter on the fly using the predefined filter evaluators:
Or use custom filter groups (to create a filter group go to Company > Rules > Filter Groups):
View mode for Company Settings
Previously for Company setup items, in order to see the details of the item, the user would need to click edit. We now added a view option which allows the user to view the details of the item without having to go into edit mode.
Email Recipient Users
An option has been added that allows you to have emailed reports sent to individuals who have no access to the system. To do so, go to Organization Portal > Users > Email Recipients, where you can add a contact’s name and email address. You can then add the Email-Only Recipient as a recipient for emailed reports that they need to receive.
Miscellaneous Updates and Enhancements
Users can now easily export Company settings
Users can now export company setup items. For example, a user can go to Company Cost Centers and export the list of the company departments.
Saved Reports List was enhanced
The reports list has been reorganized for easier use, and is now grouped by “My Reports” vs. “Shared Reports.
Payroll Audits: Double Visits enhanced
We enhanced the Double Visits Payroll Audit to exclude Spread of Hours records.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed: The search box sometimes would open while typing in a field. This is now fixed.
- Fixed: Users with custom permission role were unable to save reports as public. This is now fixed.
- Fixed: Marital status - Some options erred while saving. This is now fixed.