Understanding Bonuses
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      3. Understanding Bonuses

      How do I view and understand a bonus statement in Protiv? 🧐

      This article explains how to view and understand the details of a bonus statement in Protiv, including bonus breakdowns, deductions, and overall earnings.

      Bonus statements in Protiv provide a detailed overview of the bonuses earned by your workers for a specific period. Here's how to view and understand them:

      1. Access the Bonuses Page: Click on the "Bonuses" tab on the left side of your Protiv dashboard. 💰

      2. View Bonus Statements: You'll see a list of all bonus statements, organized by worker name and statement period.

      3. Expand Statement Details: Click the arrow (▸) next to a statement to view detailed information for that specific statement.


      Understanding the Details       🔍

      • Ref #: A unique identifier for the statement (like a bonus serial number!).

      • Worker Name: The name of the employee who earned the bonus. 👷‍♀️

      • Statement Period: The time frame the bonus was earned. 🗓️

      • Paid Period: When the bonus was (or will be) paid out. 💵 (Empty for pending statements)

      • Earnings: The glorious total bonus amount. 💰

      • Status: Whether the bonus is "Pending" (waiting to be paid) or "Closed" (paid out). ⏳


      Detailed Breakdown       🧮

      Clicking the arrow next to a statement reveals more details:

      • Total Bonus: The amount to be paid out in payroll.

      • Reserve: Any portion of the bonus held back for future adjustments.

      • Wage Increase: The dollar amount and percentage increase in the worker's wage during the statement period.

      • Wage From: The worker's base wage and the increased wage during the statement period.

      • Saved Hours: The total number of hours the worker saved the company during the statement period.

      • ProPays: A list of all approved ProPays contributing to the bonus, including dates, hours worked, and bonus amounts.

      • Overages (if applicable): If the "Add negative ProPay balance to worker statements" setting is enabled, any overages from other ProPays will be deducted from the bonus.

      • Total: The final amount to be paid out to the worker after any deductions.


      Additional Actions       🛠️

      • Mark as Pending: If a closed statement needs to be reopened, click the "Mark as Pending" button.

      • Mark Close: To close a pending statement, click the "Mark Close" button and select the appropriate pay period.


      Who Can See Bonus Statements?       👀

      • Admins: Have full access and can make changes. 🦸

      • Managers: Similar access to Admins, but no ability to change global settings. 💼

      • Crew Leads: Can see their own bonuses and potentially others' wages if permissions allow (you set this). 👀

      • Workers: Can only see their own bonus statements. 🙌