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How do I add a manual bonus or deduction?

Add a one-off line item to a worker's statement.

Purpose

Sometimes you need to add a bonus or deduction that didn't come from a ProPay or Pro-Goal. A signing bonus, a referral reward, an equipment damage deduction. Manual line items handle these.

When To Use This

Use this when:

  • A discretionary bonus needs to go on someone's check
  • A deduction is owed (e.g. equipment damage, advance payback)
  • A retroactive bonus correction is needed
  • A spiff or referral reward should pay out

Quick Path

  1. Open Bonuses → Line Items
  2. Click + Add Line Item
  3. Pick worker, category, amount
  4. Add a note
  5. Save

Step-by-Step

Open the Add Line Item modal. Fill in:

  • Worker — Who gets it
  • Type — Bonus or Deduction
  • Amount — In dollars
  • Category — Pick from the list (or create one)
  • Pay period — Which statement it lands on
  • Note — Why this exists (recommended)

Save. The line item appears on the worker's statement for the chosen period.

Categories

Common manual line item categories:

  • Signing bonus
  • Referral bonus
  • Spiff / promotion
  • Equipment damage
  • Advance repayment
  • Adjustment / correction

You can configure custom categories in your settings if needed.

Bulk Manual Items

For situations like a company-wide spiff, use bulk creation. Select multiple workers, configure once, save.

Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them

  • "I added it to the wrong period" Edit the line item and change the period field, or void and re-create.

  • "My deduction shows as a negative bonus" That's expected. Deductions reduce the statement total.

  • "I want to add the same bonus to 20 workers" Use bulk creation. One configuration, many recipients.

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