Overview
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This release is primarily focussed on compliance items for New Zealand payroll, however we have also managed to squeeze in a few exiting new features!
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Release Date Timeframe
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The Top Highlights
Here are our top features split across the main modules in front and back office:
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Bulk Rate Update Report Module Enhancements Edit Rates API - edit Agreement and Standard Rates for Jobs and Templates | ||
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 Referral Workflow Email / SMS Automation Referral Workflow Email / SMS Automation - observe Opt Out (11.39 Patch 1) Copy Job - Include Job Template Rate Link | In Email Approval/Rejection - New granular Action Merge Tags | |
Client raised enhancements completed
We would like to thank the customers that have taken the time to complete Enhancement Requests, we value your suggestions. Please see below for details on enhancement items completed in this release:
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E-00000527; E-00000928 | Copy Job - ability to include link to Job Template Rates in the copied job |
E-00000378; E-00001002; E-00001014; E00001038 | Referral Workflow Automation - Email / SMS |
Other Features to Look Forward to
In addition to the items above, you will also receive improvements briefly described below. You will find even more detail in the online What’s New Guide.
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Submission of Leave Requests for all Leave Types (v11.39P1 onwards) | Leave requests can now be submitted via the Leave Request module for leave that accrues based on a percentage of wage or a fixed wage amount. Click here for more details. |
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Changes to Payee KiwiSaver Details | The KiwiSaver Details tab on Payee records in the Payroll New Zealand module has been redesigned and removed from under the payee validity periods to support the requirements for reporting KiwiSaver details under v2 of Payday Filing and to provide better compliance with KiwiSaver business rules. Click here for more details. |
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Payday Filing Submission Report Changes | The Payday Filing submission reports in the Payroll New Zealand module have been enhanced in line with changes to how data is reported to the IRD under v2 of Payday Filing. Click here for more details. |
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New Secondary Income Tax Codes | In line with legislated tax changes for the 2021-22 New Zealand tax year, the new tax codes SA and SA SL have been added for payees earning a secondary income and have an annual income that exceeds $180k. Click here for more details. |
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Changes to Payment of Leave Accrued Based on % of Wage (v11.39P1 onwards) | Changes have been made to the way the system injects leave payments, for leave that has accrued based on a percentage of wage, to ensure correct reduction of leave balances based on the total cost of the leave taken. Click here for more details. |
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