This article explains how to set up custom pay rate classifications, which let you assign different base rates and pay rules to different groups of team members. You'll typically use classifications when you're creating a custom pay rate and need to define your own classifications, such as job types, seniority, or work areas.

If you're in Australia using one of Deputy's "out-of-the-box" library awards, the classifications are already included and do not need to be set up.

Before you read

• Target audience: This article is for users with System Administrator access.
• Plan restrictions: To check whether this feature is included in your plan, see the Pay & Compliance Tools section of our Pricing Plans article.

This article covers:

This article explains how to set up custom classifications within pay rates so that you can assign different base rates and pay rules to your employees, according to their classification.

This article covers:

• Why set up a pay rate classification?
• Setting up classifications and rate tables
• Setting up pay rules to only apply to a particular classification
• Assigning a pay rate and classification to team members
• FAQ

Why set up a pay rate classification?

Setting up classifications lets your pay rate reflect the way you pay different groups of team members. For each classification, you can define a base rate and choose which pay rules apply. You can create classifications based on job type, seniority, work area, or any other grouping that affects pay.

Note: If you're using one of Deputy's "out-of-the-box" library awards, the classifications are already configured for you. This article is intended for custom pay rates where you need to create your own classifications.

Setting up classifications and rate tables

From within your pay rate, navigate to Regular Pay, then click Edit.

From here, under Classification, click Add to add individual classification names and their base rates. This can be used to set up base rates for different jobs, levels, areas or more. When you're done, click Save.

Setting up pay rules to only apply to a particular classification

Some pay rules only apply to particular levels; for example, overtime pay may only apply to lower level employees. This can be configured in Deputy. 

Within the pay rate, navigate to the Pay rules section and click Edit on the individual pay rule.

Within the parameters, if classifications are set up for this pay rule, you will see the setting 'Classifications this pay rule applies to'.

You can choose between:

• Everyone (default) - will apply to all classifications
• Everyone except for - choose particular classifications the rule will not apply to.
• Certain classifications - choose particular classifications the rule will apply to. 

Assigning a pay rate and classification to Team Members

Pay Rates can be assigned to your team members through the People tab, either individually or in bulk. To learn more, see how do I update a team member's pay rates?

FAQs

Can I assign classifications to team members via a bulk upload?

Yes, classifications are available in the bulk upload. See Bulk import or bulk update team member data for more information.

Can I report on team member classifications?

Yes, this is available in the pay details dataset and the Pay details report (Analytics+ only).