HCM TradeSeal offers a wide range of standard calculation methods to support your workforce needs. Whether you calculate pay based on hours worked, gross earnings, or flat amounts, this guide outlines how each method functions within the platform.
Calculations Based on Hours
These methods pay employees based on the number and type of hours worked:
Hours Worked
Pays the full entered amount (1x) for all hours worked, regardless of type.Hours Worked Reg
Pays the full amount (1x) but only for Regular hours specifically.Hours Worked OT
Pays the full amount (1x) but only for Overtime hours specifically.Hours Worked DT
Pays the full amount (1x) but only for Double Time hours specifically.Hours Worked Earnings
Pays the full amount (1x) only for productive hours: Regular (Reg), Overtime (OT), and Double Time (DT).Hours Worked Earnings Additional
Pays the full amount (1x) only for productive hours: Regular (Reg), Overtime (OT), and Double Time (DT) plus an additional fixed amount per hour.Hours Worked Additional
Pays the full amount (1x) for all hours, plus an additional fixed amount per hour.Hours Worked Override Additional
Same as “Hours Worked Additional,” but allows override rates for OT/DT hours if configured.Hours Paid
Pays 1x for Regular hours, 1.5x for OT, and 2.0x for DT.Hours Paid Earnings
Similar to "Hours Paid" but only includes productive hours (Reg, OT, DT). Excludes Sick, PTO, or non-productive hours.
Calculations Based on Pay Totals
These methods pay a percentage of gross earnings, often used for benefits, retirement, or deductions.
Pay Total
Calculates a percent of gross earnings on all hours, including PTO/Sick. Benefit earnings are excluded.Pay Total Earnings
Calculates a percent of gross on productive hours only (Reg, OT, DT). Benefit earnings are excluded.Pay Total Override Additional
Includes override rates for OT/DT hours when configured, in addition to the percent-based calculation and per-hour add-on.Pay Total Additional
Like "Pay Total," but includes an additional fixed amount per hour worked.Pay Worked
Calculates a percent of gross earnings (including PTO/Sick), but treats OT and DT hours as straight-time when calculating gross. Benefit earnings are excluded.
Calculations Based on Gross Earnings
These methods include benefit earnings and base everything off full gross pay.
Pay Gross
Calculates a percent of gross pay across all earnings, including PTO, Sick, and benefits.Pay Gross Earnings
Calculates a percent of gross for productive hours only (Reg, OT, DT), including benefit earnings.Pay Gross Additional
Same as “Pay Gross,” plus a fixed amount for each hour worked.Pay Gross Override Additional
Same as above, but uses override rates for OT/DT if applicable.
Flat Amount Calculations
These methods apply a set dollar amount regardless of hours worked.
Flat Daily
Pays a fixed daily rate for each day with any hours worked.Flat Daily Worked
Pays a fixed daily rate only if productive hours (Reg/OT/DT) are logged.Flat Weekly
Pays a fixed weekly rate for each day with any hours worked.Flat Weekly Worked
Pays a fixed weekly rate only if productive hours (Reg/OT/DT) are logged.Flat Monthly
Pays a flat rate per month as long as any hours are worked.Per Pay
Adds the benefit amount only 1 time for that payroll run, will not be included in any other payroll runs.
Special Calculation Methods
Some benefit and compliance scenarios require specific logic:
401K Adjustment
Applies a calculated contribution based on differences between job and employee pay rates. The base value is always $0; the system calculates the result dynamically.Convert flat rate to hourly
Converts the benefit amount into a hourly rate based on the total hours worked for the week.PW Fringe
Used for Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage compliance. Calculates fringe benefits based on the fringe-only portion of the prevailing wage—not the total rate.PW Fringe Hours Paid
Same as “PW Fringe” but applies multipliers (1.5x for OT, 2x for DT) to both the fringe value and assumed hourly rates when calculating cash in lieu.PW Fringe OT Offset
Enhances “PW Fringe” logic by taking actual OT/DT earnings into account to determine if additional fringe amounts are owed.
Need Help?
If you're unsure or need further assistance and details on how these calculations work, please reach out to your Implementation Specialist or contact our Support team at support@hcmtradeseal.com