Reports

1. Historical Report Filters
Historical reports shown on the ‘Generate Reports’ page can now be filtered by the date they were created.

Payroll

1. Legacy Windows Payroll Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users on older Windows machines from starting a new payroll.

Employees

1. Tax Section Refresh
Updated the tax section of the Employee profile to have a more consistent look and feel.

2. Employee Setup Tooltips
Added tool tips to the ‘Add Employee’ page and ‘Onboarding' page to provide users with additional guidance when completing the forms.

3. SSN Validation Warning
Added warning to PayDeck that lets users know when they are saving an invalid SSN to the Employee profile.

Payroll

1. Payroll Screen Performance Improvements
In the payroll entry screen, optimized the Payroll UI screen so that all components load simultaneously and there’s no delay between them.

Employees

1. Optional Date of Birth
Date of birth is not required when manually adding a new employee.

Timekeeping

1. WFM Admin Access Fix
Fixed bug that prevented WFM users from accessing their admin accounts in PD if the admin user is also an employee in the company.

Onboarding

1. Onboarding Flow UI Fix
Fixed bug that prevented the UI from updating when a user made changes to an onboarding flow.

Payroll

1. Automatic Void & Manual Inclusion
Voids and manuals that are created after a payroll has been opened will now automatically be added to the payroll when the user calculates the payroll.

Employees

1. Federal W-4 Entry Added
Users can now fill out an employee’s federal W4 information when the employee is being manually added to PayDeck.

2. Default State Status Selection
When adding a new state to an employee’s profile, a default status will be selected for that state, preventing users from accidentally saving a state without a status.

3. 401(k) Change Warnings
Warnings have been added to notify users when they attempt to make a change to an employee’s 401k deduction. In general, users should only make changes to an employee’s 401k deductions after receiving confirmation from their employee.

4. Alternate W-4 State Controls
The following states will have some of their state tax fields disabled unless the alternate W4 option is selected: Colorado, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Utah, and Vermont.

5. Occupational Code Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from saving occupational code information for states that required it (ex. Alaska).

6. State Tax Editing Improvements
Updated PayDeck to make it more obvious when a user is editing an employee’s state tax information versus when a user is adding new state tax information for an employee.

7. Scheduled Rate Save Fix
Fixed bug that caused an employee’s current rate or salary to be erroneously updated when a future scheduled rate was saved for an employee.

8. Name Length Requirement Update
The minimum length requirement for an employee’s first and last names has been reduced to two characters.

Reports

1. Live Report Generation Fix
Fixed issue that prevented users from generating live reports that did not require any user input parameters in PayDeck.

Employees

1. Deduction Update Fix
Fixed issue that prevented users from updating an employee’s deduction amount on their profile.

Reports

1. Extended Report History Access
Clients can now generate reports for payrolls ran within the past six years. Previously, clients could only generate reports for payroll within the last year.

Payroll

1. Removed Job Population Fix
Fixed bug that caused jobs which were removed from an employee’s profile to still populate on an employee’s check in payroll.

2. Department Graph Cleanup
We removed the currency symbol from the ‘Employee by Department’ pie graph on the payroll summary page.

3. Labor Distribution Freeze Fix
Fixed rare bug that caused PayDeck to freeze when some users would try to run a labor distribution on their payroll.

4. Salary Row Display Fix
When a PowerGrid is created for employees that have both a salary and a rate, the row for the salary will no longer display the rate.

5. PowerGrid Removal Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from removing a PowerGrid from a payroll. Users should now be able to remove any PowerGrids from a payroll that were added by accident.

6. Calculate Payroll Workflow Update
The ‘Validate Payroll’ button has been renamed to ‘Calculate Payroll’ and has been moved to the ‘Edit Payroll’ screen. Users will now need to address all alerts displayed by the Payroll Assistant before calculating the payroll (warnings can be ignored). Users will not be able to move to the ‘Payroll Summary’ screen until the payroll is calculated.

7. Auto-Sizing PowerGrid Columns
When creating a PowerGrid, the PowerGrid columns will auto-size based on the width of the header text.

8. PowerGrid Sort Order Fix
Fixed bug that reset the sort order on a PowerGrid after a user saved changes or saved edits made to the grid.

9. Default Setup Row Option
In the PowerGrid, added an option to add a new row for the selected employee based on the employee’s default setup in the Employee Profile. Previously, users could only duplicate an existing row for employees, which was frustrating if the user made multiple edits to that row and wanted to add a second row based on the user’s default setup.

10. Multi-PowerGrid Processing
Users can now process multiple PowerGrids at the same time instead of having to process them individually.

11. Duplicate Row Indicator
When choosing to add a duplicate row to the PowerGrid, users will now see a duplicate row in green if there are pending changes. Previously, there was no indication that a duplicate row was being added when other changes were pending, causing confusion.

12. Expanded PowerGrid Visibility
When scrolling to view additional columns in the PowerGrid, only the columns containing core employee info will be frozen. This should make the PowerGrid screen feel less cramped for users that have PowerGrids with a large amount of columns.

Employees

1. Inactive Vendor Cleanup
When choosing a vendor when setting up or editing a deduction, inactive vendors will no longer show up in the dropdown list.

2. State Change Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from changing an employee’s work or resident state if the employee already had checks associated with their profile.

3. Pay Period Visibility
Users can now see a check’s pay period when viewing the check in the ‘Pay History’ section of an employee’s profile.

4. Expanded Deduction Details
Additional Information (Division/Department/Goal amount) is now displayed in the Scheduled Earning/Deduction section of the employee profile. Users no longer have to open up individual earnings/deductions to review this information.

5. Local Allowance Updates
In states where applicable, users can now change their employee’s local allowances.

6. Date Display Fix
Fixed bug that caused some dates to be displayed incorrectly.

Settings

1. Protected Job Deletion Fix
Fixed bug that allowed users to delete jobs which were either active on an employee’s profile or had previously been used on a check.

EmployeeDeck

1. Tax Information Visibility
Employees can now view their tax information regardless of the ability to edit the information. Previously, employees could not view their tax information if they were not given permission to edit their tax information.

2. 401GO EmployeeDeck Access
Employees can now sign into 401GO through EmployeeDeck if the employer has a 401GO account set up.

Onboarding

1. Revamped Onboarding Experience
Our onboarding module has been refreshed with a cleaner look, smoother navigation, and a more intuitive experience from start to finish. Alongside the updated interface, we’ve introduced several meaningful enhancements for both hiring managers and new hires—including customizable welcome screens, improved application workflows, QR code sharing, document versioning, and clearer visibility into onboarding progress. The same core functionality remains in place, now delivered through a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

Reports

1. PDF Report Generation Fix
Fixed issue that caused the following PDF reports to occasionally not generate: Employee summary earnings, employee detail earnings, and payroll liability reports.

Payroll

1. Pay Status Recognition Fix
Fixed bug that caused an employee’s pay status to not be read correctly when starting payroll.

2. PayPilot Warning Alerts
Users will now be properly warned when there is an issue running PayPilot on their payroll.

Onboarding

1. I-9 Form Update
The I-9 form used during onboarding has received some behind the scenes upgrades. This will not affect users who have already been added to PayDeck. Any users who have signed the I-9 but have not had their application approved will need to sign a new I-9.

2. System Fields Integration
Added option to select system fields when configuring a custom document. Applicants will no longer need to fill out their personal or contact information twice if that information is required on a custom document.

Payroll

1. Overtime Recalculation Fix
After moving to the payroll summary screen, if users needed to go back and delete overtime hours, the check would still be calculated as if the overtime hours weren’t deleted. This has now been fixed.

2. Duplicate Pay Code Fix
Fixed rare issue where PayPilot (Union Utility) would unintentionally remove duplicate pay codes on an employee’s paycheck in payroll.

Employees

1. Dynamic Pay Rate Labels
When manually adding a new employee, the pay rate label will now be dynamically updated based on the pay type chosen. This should provide more clarity about what information needs to be entered.

2. Timezone Display Fix
Fixed issue that caused dates to be displayed with the incorrect time zone in specific scenarios.

Timekeeping

1. WFM Auto Sync Fix
Previously, there was a bug preventing WFM users from automatically syncing their employees from PayDeck to WFM. This bug has been fixed—new employees will automatically be synced to WFM. In addition, updates to existing employees in PayDeck will also automatically be synced to WFM.

EmployeeDeck

1. Federal Tax Update Fix
Fixed issue that prevented employees from updating their federal tax information in EmployeeDeck.

Onboarding

1. I-9 Phone Field Fix
Fixed issue that caused the telephone number field on the I-9 form to be left blank when the user entered a cellphone number instead of a home phone number.

2. I-9 ID Verification Required
Employees filling out an onboarding application are no longer able to sign the I-9 until they complete the ID verification step.

3. Custom Documents Rebuilt
Custom documents have been completely overhauled. When filling out a custom document, users no longer need to complete the fields before opening up the document. Users can now complete the fields while reviewing the document, enjoying a seamless interactive experience. Due to this change, custom fields are no longer connected to custom documents.

Payroll

1. Pay Status Identification Fix
Fixed bug that caused payroll to not correctly identify an employee’s pay status (salary/hourly). This did not affect any pay calculations.

Employees

1. Effective Date Required
Users are now required to enter an effective date when updating an employee’s salary or rate.

2. Future Start Dates
Users can now enter a future start date when adding a new employee. Employees with the future start date will only be included in payrolls that are created after the employee’s start date.

3. Wider Labor View
Increased the width of the labor distribution grid in the employee profile so that up to five company jobs can be seen at the same time.

EmployeeDeck

1. Nationwide State Tax Editing
Employees can now edit their state tax information in EmployeeDeck for all 50 states. Previously, employees could only edit their information if they worked in New York and New Jersey.

Onboarding

1. I-9 Re-Sign Trigger
If an employee updates their personal info after signing the I-9 form while filling out an application, the employee will be required to sign the I-9 form again.

2. Custom Section Fix
Fixed issue that occasionally prevented users from adding custom fields or custom documents to a custom section when creating an onboarding flow.

Payroll

1. FICA Rounding Fix
Previously, when creating manual checks that had no FICA taxability, PayDeck would round the FICA withholdings to the nearest penny. This has been resolved. PayDeck will not try to deduct any FICA amounts from manual checks that do not have any FICA taxability.

2. Payroll Submission Safeguard
Fixed bug that would allow our fastest users to submit payroll before all checks have finished calculating.

Employees

1. Job Status Control
PayDeck users can now set an employee’s job status in PayDeck.

2. SSN Employee Search
Users can now search for employees by SSN in PayDeck.

Settings

1. Employee Number Control
A new setting has been added to PayDeck that will allow users to determine the next available employee number when adding a new employee.

Connected Apps

1. 401GO & E-COMP Links
Users who have signed up with 401GO or E-COMP will see links to those sites in PayDeck.

Reports

1. Saved Live Report Layouts
Fixed bug preventing users from saving their preferred live report layouts. As a reminder, live reports can be found by going to “Reports Generate a Report Toggle the Only Live Reports (button located at the top right of the page)”

2. Check Date Filter Fix
When using the check date filters in the Report Builder, if a payroll check date was on the same date as the filter start date, the payroll would not be included in the report. This has now been fixed.

Payroll

1. PowerGrid Export Options
When exporting a PowerGrid from PayDeck, users now have the option to choose whether or not the job descriptions are included in the export.

Employees

1. Contractor Last Name Optional
Users are no longer required to include a last name when adding a contract worker to PayDeck.

2. Accurate Rate Change Labels
Fixed scheduled rate change labels to accurately depict if an upcoming change is for a salary or an hourly rate.

3. Inactive Jobs Hidden
Inactive jobs will no longer be displayed when setting up a labor distribution for an employee.

Timekeeping

1. WFM Single Sign-On
Enabled WFM integration in PayDeck. Users who have an active WFM account can now sign into WFM directly through PayDeck if their PayDeck email is the same as their WFM email. (If you have an active WFM account, but your PayDeck email is different from your WFM email, then please reach out to a specialist for assistance with the integration)

Settings

1. Vendor Management Added
Added ability for users to add or update vendors in PayDeck. This page can be found in PayDeck settings.

Onboarding

1. Duplicate Save Removed
Removed duplicate save button from direct deposit section of the employee onboarding application.

2. Unnecessary Pages Removed
Removed unnecessary pages from being displayed in the employee onboarding application. Previously, the custom document pages would always display for employees even if the employee did not have to fill out any custom fields or custom documents.

3. Streamlined Document Setup
When creating a new custom document template, the save and configure button will automatically bring the user to the custom document setup page. Previously users would have to click a second button to be taken to that custom document setup page.

4. Flexible Document Uploads
Users have the ability to request employees upload their own documents when filling out an Onboarding application. Users are allowed to set a cap determining the max amount of documents an employee can upload. Previously employees were being erroneously required to upload the maximum amount of attachments—and employees will no longer be required to do so.

Reports

1. Payroll Dropdown Selection
Added ability to select payroll number from dropdown when running a live report. Previously, users had to manually enter a payroll number to run live reports that had a payroll number parameter.

Payroll

1. Void Special Checks
Added ability for users to void special checks.

2. PowerGrid Job Consistency
Made changes to the ‘Job 1’ column in the PowerGrid to ensure behavior was consistent with ‘Job 2-5’ columns.

Employees

1. After-Hours Add Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from adding a new employee into PayDeck if they tried to add the employee after 8 pm ET.

Services

1. Plaid Verification Fix
Fixed issue that occasionally prevented clients from verifying their bank accounts with Plaid

2. Digital Posters in EmployeeDeck
Automatic poster updates in digital formats are now accessible via EmployeeDeck for users who have signed up for our Digital Poster Service.

Onboarding

1. I-9 Approval Flexibility
Fixed issue that prevented clients from approving an onboarding application if the onboarding application did not contain any List A or List B I-9 documents. Clients can now approve onboarding applications without needing to request List A or List B I-9 documents.

2. Required Acknowledgement Fields
Fixed bug that allowed users to create custom documents that did not include an acknowledgement field for the employee to fill out. All custom documents will now require at least one acknowledgement field for the employee to fill out.

Section Reports

1. Live Report Timeout Fix
Fixed bug that caused live reports to not generate when the time needed to generate a report exceeded a certain threshold.

Payroll

1. Manual Check Error Fix
When deleting a manual check with issues, a pop-up error would be erroneously displayed to the user. This pop-up will no longer show unless there’s an actual problem with deleting a manual check.

2. Control Special Check Generation
We currently allow clients to generate special checks for specific paycodes that are used on a payroll or manual check. Clients will now have the ability to prevent special checks from being generated when those paycodes are used on manual checks. This option will not be available for payroll checks.

1. Advanced Onboarding Beta
Beta for Advanced Onboarding is now available. Log into the PayDeck portal to sign up if interested.

2. Check Division Fix
Fixed bug that caused check division to change from initial selection when manual check was created.

3. Multiple Direct Deposit Fix
Fixed issue that prevented users from setting up multiple direct deposit accounts.

4. SUTA Exemption Restriction
Fixed bug allowing clients to change employee SUTA exemption status when employee has been paid previously.

5. FICA Exemption Added
Added the ability for clients to mark employees as FICA exempt in PayDeck.

6. Flexible Deduction Withholding
Added option to allow scheduled deductions to be withheld from any check even if the scheduled deduction division does not match the check division.

7. Direct Deposit Disabled
If a company isn’t signed up for direct deposit, the option to set a check as direct deposit will be disabled.

8. Employee-Level WC Codes
PayDeck users can now assign workers compensation codes to individual employees. Previously, WC codes could only be assigned at the department level.

1. Custom Fields in Onboarding (Beta)
Employers can now test the employer side of managing onboarding flows and adding custom fields to an onboarding application when using the new hire onboarding module. This release is for testing purposes only. Any changes made will not be shown on the applications the employee's receive. The release that will allow the actual employee applications to be updated will come later this year.

2. Account Creation Bug Fix
Fixed issue that occasionally occurred that would prevent new users from creating a PayDeck or EmployeeDeck account.

3. PowerGrid Column Filter Fixed
Fixed issue that prevented users from using the column filter feature in the PowerGrid module.

4. Direct Deposit Default Fixed
Fixed issue that would cause the direct deposit setup to default to 1% instead of 100% when adding a new account in PayDeck or EmployeeDeck.

5. Negative Row Distribution Fix
Fixed issue preventing users from distributing a single row on the PowerGrid if the amount to be distributed was less than zero.

6. Multi-Row Pay Distribution Fix
Fixed an issue that caused pays to be distributed incorrectly in the PowerGrid for employees who had more than one row of pay on the PowerGrid.

7. Onboarding Invite Cancellation Fix
Fixed issue preventing clients from cancelling onboarding invites sent erroneously.

8. Editable Onboarding Invitations
Added ability to send onboarding invitations back to new hires so the hires can update the application.

9. Prevented Invalid DD Payments
Fixed issue that allowed companies without the DD service to create direct deposit payments, potentially causing employees to not receive any payment.

10. DD Service Banner Added
Added banner in employee profile to notify companies without DD service that their employees will only receive a physical check, even if the employee profile has a DD account setup.

11. Direct Deposit Conflict Resolved
Fixed error preventing users from setting a DD account to 100% if there were other accounts on the profile that were also 100%. Now, any additional 100% accounts will be disabled if there is at least one existing account set to 100%.

12. New Hire DD Save Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from saving DD information when filling out New Hire Onboarding application.

13. Missing Tax Info Bug Fix
Fixed issue that would occasionally prevent employee tax information collected during the New Hire Onboarding process from being displayed on the profile.

1. Powergrid Delete Bug Fix
Fixed bug preventing clients from deleting erroneous entries in Powergrid.

2. Original Hire Date Option
Clients will now be given the option to select the employee’s original hire date when rehiring an employee.

3. I-9 Signing Lock Fixed
Fixed bug that would cause a softlock if employees signed an I-9 during the Onboarding process without uploading required documents. Employees can no longer sign before uploading documents.

4. Underage DOB Warning
When adding/changing an employee’s D.O.B, a warning will be displayed if the date selected would indicate the employee is under 18 years old.

5. Return Onboarding for Edits
Employers can now send back onboarding applications to employees if the employee needs to add/update information.

6. Set Pay During Approval
Employers can now set the employee’s salary/hourly rate when approving the onboarding application. Previously, the employer would have to go back into the profile to add a salary/hourly rate after approving.

7. Group Filter Restored
Fixed the group filter in the Report Builder. Reports can now be run with the group filter after an aggregate function has been applied to columns.

8. Onboarding Typos Corrected
Fixed some typos in the New Hire Onboarding Application.

9. Onboarding Menu Update
The Onboarding Module has been moved to a separate section in the left-hand navigation menu in preparation for additional features that will be added.

10. Paystub Loading Restored
Fixed bug preventing employees from loading previous paystubs in EmployeeDeck.

11. Persistent Paycheck Notes
Users can now add persistent company-wide notes to employee paychecks. Previously, users could only add notes for a single payroll.

12. Onboarding Docs in Profile
Employee onboarding documents will now be displayed in the employee profile in PayDeck.

13. SSN Option for Contractors
Users can now add an SSN or EIN for contractors. Previously, PayDeck only accepted EIN’s for contractors.

14. Inactive Tax Codes Hidden
Fixed bug that would display inactive local tax codes when adding local taxes to an employee profile in PayDeck.

15. Clear Manual Check Status
Adjusted manual check creation process so it is clear when the manual check is created.

16. NJ Exemption Bug Fixed
Fixed bug preventing users from marking a NJ employee as State Withholding Exempt.

17. Payroll Warnings Confirmation Step
Added step to have users confirm they reviewed all payroll warnings before submitting the payroll. Payroll warnings (different from alerts) will not prevent a payroll from being submitted, but they should still be reviewed!

18. Large Report Save Fix
Fixed bug that prevented reports with a large amount of columns from being saved in the Report Builder.

19. W-9 Added for Contractors
Added W-9 Form for contractors to sign when they fill out a New Hire Onboarding application.

20. Employee Authorization for Debit and Credit Electronic Funds Transfers Now Required
Employees are now required to authorize debit and credit electronic funds transfers when updating their direct deposit information in EmployeeDeck. 

1. Department Naming Bug Fix
Fixed a bug that caused an Error 500 message when trying to run payroll if a department did not have a name.

2. Inactive Job Highlighting
Added clarity to the Employee Profile Page. If an employee is assigned an inactive job on the Employee Profile Page, the job will now be highlighted in red.

3. Check Deletion Error Fix
Prevented erroneous error message from popping up when successfully deleting a check from the List View on the Payroll Entry screen.

4. Improved DD Status Logic
DD status will now be updated on a per employee basis instead of a per DD account basis. This means that if a new DD account is added to an employee’s profile and the employer decides to not skip prenote, all old DD accounts will now be set to prenote as well.

5. PowerGrid Page Display Control
PayDeck users can now decide how many employees are displayed per page when using the PowerGrid.

6. Check Count Display Fix
Fixed bug that would cause the total check count in the List View to be displayed incorrectly.

7. PDF Report Save Format
When printing a payroll report from PayDeck, the report will now be saved as a PDF as not as a scan document.

8. PowerGrid Payee Defaults Fixed
Fixed issue that occurred when adding payees to the PowerGrid. Payees will now have their default pay information correctly populated after being added to the PowerGrid.

9. Batch Check Updates
Added ability to update settings for multiple checks at once when in the List View. This includes deleting multiple checks, adding notes to multiple checks, updating the frequency for multiple checks, and applying Net-to-Gross calculations for multiple checks.

10. PA Local Tax Fixes
Made improvements when adding local taxes for Pennsylvania employees:

1. Added search bar to the PA PSD code drop down
2. Fixed bug that would prevent PSD local codes from displaying after user updated employee local information. PSD local codes will now be displayed correctly after employee local tax information is updated.

11. Deduction Payee Enhancements
Made improvements when adding payable information to employee deductions:

1. Vendor address information will now be displayed when updating an employee’s deduction payable information.
2. Added search bar to the vendor dropdown

12. Terminated Employee Warning
Added warning to Payroll Assistant that notifies PayDeck users when a terminated employee is in the payroll.

13. Pay History Display Fix
Fixed bug that caused inaccurate information to be displayed when choosing one of the default pay period options in the pay history page. Default pay period options will now only display checks within the relevant pay period. (eg. When selecting the ‘last year’ option, only checks from the previous year will be displayed.)

14. Pending Check Alert
Added warning to Payroll Assistant that notifies PayDeck users when there are pending manual checks not included in payroll.

15. Contractor TIN Entry
Added ability for PayDeck users to enter TIN when entering a new contractor to PayDeck.

16. PowerGrid Sorting Options
Added ability to adjust default sorting options for the PowerGrid. Please reach out to cs@brandspaycheck.com if you would like to take advantage of this.

17. Hours Field Cursor Default
In the check entry screen, the cursor will now default to the hours field when adding a new pay line for an employee. Previously, the cursor would default to the rate field.

18. Job Unassignment Enabled
PayDeck users can now unassign jobs from an employee’s profile.

19. Multi-DD Account Bug Fix
Fixed bug that would occur when PayDeck users tried to update DD info for employees that had more than two accounts.

20. New Feature Trial Release
Onboarding Module and Custom Report Builder have been released. All clients have been given 90-day free trial access to the Pro version as of 6/18.

1. Flat Deposit Fix
Fixed bug that prevented clients from updating direct deposit accounts, if the direct deposit had a flat dollar amount being deposited into the account.

2. Pay Pilot Launch
Added new pay pilot feature that will automatically adjust checks during payroll validation. This includes automating employer 401k matching and updating prevailing wages.

3. Special Check Support
Added ability to generate special checks for employees who have a scheduled deduction set up on their profile.

4. Hide Grid Columns
Added ability to hide division and department columns from the PowerGrid. Reach out to a payroll specialist if you would like to permanently edit the columns you see on the PowerGrid.

5. New Payee Fix
Fixed issue that caused payroll to hang on gray screen when a new payee was added to the payroll.

6. Default Hours Bug
Fixed bug that caused an employee’s default hours or salary to not be included when they were added to the PowerGrid.

7. Bolded Date Picker
Today’s date is now highlighted in bold when selecting the check date for a payroll.

8. Division ID Display
When editing an employee’s division or department in the payroll check view, the division/department number is now displayed next to the division/department name.

9. Formatted TIN Display
In the employee profile, TIN is now displayed in the correct format for contract workers.

10. Add Grid Row Fix
Fixed issue that prevented users from adding a row for an employee to the PowerGrid if the employee isn’t already on the PowerGrid.

11. Pay Period Hours
In the Pay History section of the employee profile, employers can now see the total hours worked during the selected pay period.

12. Terminated Hours Bug
Fixed bug that occasionally caused terminated employees with automatic hours to appear in the payroll.

13. Extra Check Fix
Fixed bug that caused an extra check to be displayed when using the default filters in the Pay History section of the employee profile.

14. Auto Deduction Prompt
When changing an employee’s department or division in the employee profile, PayDeck will now display a pop-up offering to automatically change the division/department of any scheduled deductions as well.

15. Payee Limit Increase
The view limit on the Add Payees page has been increased to accommodate employers with a large amount of employees.

16. Side Panel Save Fix
Fixed bug that prevented side check panel in check view from saving updates if the panel was closed too quickly.

17. Validation Message Update
Updated Payroll Assistant so the “payroll needs to be processed by a specialist” message will not show unless required after validation.

18. PA PSD Code Support
In the local tax section of the Employee Profile, clients can now assign PSD codes to employees who work or live in Pennsylvania.

1. Salutations in Profiles
Added ability to choose honorifics/salutations (Mr, Mrs…) for employees in the Employee Profile.

2. Department Assignment Fix
Fixed issue that prevented clients from assigning employees to a department when updating an employee’s profile.

3. Multi-Rate Grid Update
Enhanced PowerGrid to accommodate employees with multiple rates. Employees with multiple rates will now have a row for each rate on the PowerGrid.

4. Duplicate Grid Rows
Added ability for users to duplicate an employee row in the PowerGrid.

5. Pay History Sorting Fix
Fixed bug that occasionally affected the sorting of checks when viewing an employee’s pay history.

6. Voided Check Bug Fix
Fixed bug that occasionally caused voids to be duplicated when added to the payroll.

7. Excel Export Fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from downloading division and department data when exporting a PowerGrid into an Excel file. The division and department columns will now populate as expected.

1. Labor Distribution in PowerGrid
Added labor distribution feature to the PowerGrid. Previously the labor distribution was only available in the payroll check view—the feature has now been added to the PowerGrid as well.

2. Division & Department Split
Separated the division and department columns in the PayDeck PowerGrid.

3. Updated Android App Icon
Updated Android mobile app icon for Brand’s EmployeeDeck to reflect the new logo.

4. Bulk Option Text Update
In payroll check view, on the “Add Payee” screen, under “Bulk Options”, updated the text description under the “Change Division” and “Add Check Note” options.

5. Default Rate Now Included
An employee’s default rate will now be included when they are added to the PowerGrid. Previously, an employee’s default rate was not included if the employee was added to the PowerGrid after the PowerGrid had already been created.

6. Multiple Checks per Employee
PayDeck PowerGrid now allows the creation of multiple checks for one employee.

7. Prenote Status Warning Added
Added warning to payroll system so employees are notified if an employee in the payroll has a direct deposit status of prenote. Warning will give employers the option to set the direct deposit status to active.

1. Void Checks Across Quarters
Clients are now able to void checks from the previous quarter if the employee has enough earnings in the current quarter to cover the void.

2. Clearer Password Error Messaging
Updated error message received when user fails to change their password due to not meeting the requirements. The error message will now clarify that the user's new password does not meet the requirements.

3. Stronger 2FA Setup Security
Enhanced the security features when setting the PayDeck 2FA method. PayDeck users will need to reach out to us if they want to set their 2FA method to email.

4. First-Time Login Page Fix
Fixed bug that would occasionally cause the EmployeeDeck page to go blank when a user logged in for the first time.

5. Password Reset Button Fixed
Fixed bug that prevented users from being able to reset their password. Users will now be able to reset their password when clicking on the reset password button in PayDeck.

6. W2 Downloads on iPhone Restored
Fixed bug that prevented employees from downloading their annual documents (W2) from EmployeeDeck when using an iPhone.

1. Pre-note skipping option added
Previously, clients were not able to dictate an employee’s Pre-note status in PayDeck. We’ve now added a new feature that allows clients to skip the Pre-note, giving employees the opportunity to receive Direct Deposit on their first paycheck after a new Direct Deposit account has been added or updated.

1. Dashboard layout fix
Fixed dashboard layout when accessing EmployeeDeck on the mobile site.

2. EmployeeDeck user error fix
Fixed bug that gave the user an error after signing up for EmployeeDeck on Mobile. New users should now be taken to the EmployeeDeck dashboard after signing up.

3. EmployeeDeck account creation fix (mobile)
Fixed bug that prevented new employees from creating an EmployeeDeck account on Mobile when they were prompted to create a new password.

4. EmployeeDeck account creation fix (desktop)
Fixed bug that prevented new employees from creating an EmployeeDeck account on desktop when they were prompted to confirm their phone number.

5. 2FA method selection
Added option to change 2FA method (text/call/email) in PayDeck. This could already be done in EmployeeDeck.

6. ‘Need Assistance’ bug fix
Fixed bug that prevented clients from clicking the ‘Need Assistance’ button at the top of the page on Paydeck.

7. Expanded report filters
Fixed bug that only allowed users to run the Bank Reconciliation and Department Totals Allocation reports by the payroll parameter. Users should now be able to run these reports by payroll, month, quarter, or year.

8. Submit payroll anytime
Clients can now submit new payrolls even if the previous payroll hasn’t finished printing all reports.

9. Safari freeze fix
Fixed bug that caused the user’s screen to freeze after closing a payroll report in Paydeck while using specific versions of the Safari browser.

10. PowerGrid arrow navigation
Added ability to navigate PowerGrid cells using the arrow keys on the keypad. The user needs to press the enter key once on the keyboard before navigating with the arrow keys.

11. NY MTA tax lock
Paydeck users can no longer override the New York MTA tax.

1. 2FA code recognition fix
Fixed bug that caused Paydeck to not recognize 2FA code entered by users when logging in.

2. Password reset submit button fix
Fixed bug that caused the submit button on the Paydeck Password Reset page to not work when users tried to change their password.

3. PowerGrid payee edits fix
Fixed bug that removed edits users made to newly added payees in the PowerGrid if the user did not save the grid before making the edits.

4. Payroll entry screen UI update
Updated Payroll Entry Screen UI to a more streamlined layout designed for efficiency and clarity.

5. Default job check line fix
Fixed bug that prevented employee's default job from being added to new check lines.

6. Negative FICA calculation fix
Fixed bug that caused negative FICA amounts to generate on the check when the check had a positive net pay with zero gross (e.g. reimbursable expenses).

7. Live reports date display update
Updated live reports to only show the date (and not the time) in relevant columns.

8. Paydeck profile portal categories update
Updated Paydeck profile to only show relevant portal categories that the user is affiliated with.

9. Payroll Assistant visibility fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from viewing the Payroll Assistant on the Payroll Summary page.

10. Payroll submission delay fix
Fixed bug that forced the payroll to validate again when clients went to submit payroll. Payroll can now be submitted without any additional delays.

11. Timekeeping sync enhancement
Updated timekeeping sync procedure to ensure changes to employee data in Paydeck is immediately sent to timekeeping.

12. Payroll processing stability fix
Fixed various bugs that prevented users from processing payroll when using a PowerGrid or importing hours from timekeeping.

1. Auto-save customization
In Paydeck, added a new setting that allows users to configure the duration of seconds in the auto-save delay. This feature can be found in payroll settings by clicking the gear icon at the top of the page.

2. Powergrid scroll bar adjustment
In Powergrid, adjusted the size of the scroll bar so that it doesn't overlap with the numbers in the rightmost column of the grid.

3. Browser refresh fix
Fixed bug that forced users to refresh their browser after opening a payroll report in Paydeck.

4. Employee section tax fix
Fixed bug in the employee section of Paydeck that prevented users from updating state tax information for New Jersey employees.

5. Labor distribution fix
Fixed bug that would occasionally occur when using the labor distribution feature in payroll. All checks will now be distributed appropriately according to the employee's setup.

6. Local tax section update
The local tax section of the employee profile has been updated in Paydeck. Users will now only see local tax codes that are relevant to their company.

7. Open liability fix
Updated Paydeck so that users are no longer prevented from running payroll when there is an open liability.

1. Timekeeping sync fix
Fixed bug that caused employee information from Paydeck to not transmit to timekeeping at times.

2. Labor distribution calculation fix
Fixed bug that occasionally skewed final gross amount by one penny when using labor distribution calculation feature.

3. Resident withholding data fix
Fixed bug that occasionally caused the resident withholding state to be overwritten when the work withholding state was changed.

4. Open liability resolution
Previously an open liability would prevent Paydeck users from running a payroll. This required users to reach out to an agent to resolve the issue. We have updated the platform to resolve open liabilities and prevent any payroll delays.

5. PowerGrid negative dollar fix
Fixed bug that would delete negative dollar amounts on a check when the check was created using a PowerGrid.

1. Employee dropdown fix
Virtualized employee dropdown parameter in reports to prevent Paydeck from freezing when loading more than 1000 employee names.

2. Payroll list view
Added List View to Paydeck when running payroll to streamline payroll review.

3. 2FA code preference fix
Some EmployeeDeck Users would receive a 2FA code via text even when selecting the option to receive the code via email. This bug has been fixed. Users will now receive the EmployeeDeck 2FA code via their preferred method: text, phone call, or email.

1. Time entry format fix
Fixed “Hours and Minutes” time entry format so users can enter a fourth digit. Previously users could only enter three digits.

2. Manual checks for termination
Users can now create manual checks for terminated employees.

3. PowerGrid sorting enhancement
Clients can now sort PowerGrid by first name, last name, or employee number. Previously, they could only sort by first name.

4. Multiple rates enhancement
Employees with multiple rates will have the additional rates show as a virtual line in the payroll. This will make it easier to add hours for employees with multiple rates.

5. FICA only fix
Updated/Fixed 'FICA only' option so that no taxes are withheld from the Resident Withholding State when the Resident Withholding State is different from the Work Withholding State.

6. Erroneous deposit reversal
Users can now attempt a reversal transaction when voiding an erroneous direct deposit payment to an employee.

7. Error message enhancement
Added error message to inform user that they should reach out to payroll specialist when there is a problem with processing a PowerGrid.

8. View check button enhancement
When clicking on the “view check” button in Payroll Assistant, you are navigated to a brand new screen where you can edit the check in an easier and more streamlined way.

9. Payroll reports search bar fix
On the Payroll Reports page, the search bar will now properly filter for the precise reports you’re looking for.

1. Pay stub download fix
On EmployeeDeck, fixed bug where employees couldn’t download their payroll stubs—they can now do so on the mobile app.

2. Employee info uploading
Added ability to upload employee information such as general profile info (first name, last name, SSN, etc) via import. Reach out to a specialist for more information.

3. Filtering by job
Previously, users were given the ability to add multiple employees to payroll at once based on categories like pay frequency, department, pay type, and much more. Now, users can filter by jobs as well.

4. PowerGrid deletion prevention
Fixed bug that prevented deletion of a PowerGrid in certain cases.

5. PowerGrid saving prevention
Fixed bug that prevented users from saving a PowerGrid created from an imported file if division and department fields were blank.

6. Employer tax display fix
Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed employer taxes on the Payroll Summary page.

7. Employee navigation fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from navigating to the correct section of the employee page when clicking on headers at the top.

8. Employee navigation fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from effectively navigating from the Payroll page to the Employees page.

1. Job code assignment bug fix
Fixed bug that prevented users from assigning a job to an employee profile if the job code contained letters (only applies to job 2-5).

2. Card number deletion issue fixed
Fixed bug that prevented users from deleting card number from employee profile in the Time and Labor section.

3. Payroll number sorting issue corrected
For reports that require a payroll number, fixed an issue that did not list the payrolls in order. Now it lists it in order for ease of use.

4. MTA tax display updated
The payroll summary page now accurately reflects MTA tax calculations.

5. Department details report now displayed
Fixed the bug preventing the department details report from displaying the correct information. You can find this report by navigating to Reports > Generate a Report > Allocations.

1. Full-screen swipeclock view in EmployeeDeck
The Swipeclock feature on EmployeeDeck now fills the full screen, enhancing usability and visibility.

2. Live support chat authentication for unlogged users
The live support chat has been updated to authenticate users even if they are not logged in, ensuring secure and convenient access to assistance.

3. Address addition error resolved
An error that occurred when trying to add a new address to an employee profile has been fixed, allowing seamless updates to employee information.

1. Updated logo in Paydeck
Brand’s logo in Paydeck has been updated to the latest version, aligning with our refreshed branding.

2. Employee self-service password reset for multiple profiles
If an employee works with multiple companies and therefore has multiple EmployeeDeck profiles, the employer can no longer reset the employee's password. The employee must reset their password themselves if they forget it. If they need assistance, they can contact us for support.

3. EmployeeDeck mobile app update
The EmployeeDeck mobile app now exclusively shows EmployeeDeck profiles. Previously, the app displayed a “PayDeck Portal” that was non-functional; this has now been removed for a more streamlined experience.

4. Corrected MCTMT tax calculation in Paydeck
Optimized MCTMT tax calculations to ensure the correct rate is displayed at all times.

5. Functional "load more" button on pay history page in EmployeeDeck
In EmployeeDeck, the “Load More” button on the pay history page now functions properly, allowing users to view all older checks.

6. Improved live report search and filter in Paydeck
Clients can now choose specific columns and filter by criteria such as employee type and department when viewing a live report in PayDeck. The search functionality for columns, previously non-functional, is now fully operational.

7. Redesigned login page
The login page has been redesigned to better reflect our branding with updated colors and logos. It also adapts more effectively to various screen sizes.

8. Enhanced multi-factor authentication options in EmployeeDeck
Employees can now select their preferred method of multi-factor authentication (email, phone, or text) in EmployeeDeck for added flexibility and security.

9. Resolved Zendesk widget issue
An issue with the Zendesk widget, where the chatbox would pop open and could not be closed, blocking important information on the screen, has been resolved.

10. New PowerGrid feature in beta

By popular request, we’ve introduced a beta version of our PowerGrid feature! This tool makes it easier to manage multiple employees by allowing users to add employees by name, filter by department, select/deselect all employees, add payees, and highlight changes in color. The grid can also be exported as an Excel file for easier data access. Please refer to the following article for a step-by-step guide on using PowerGrid.

PayDeck 2.0 Powergrid

1. Two-factor authentication via email

Two-factor authentication can now be verified through email, offering a convenient alternative for clients when phone access is unavailable. This added flexibility ensures clients can still verify securely.

2. Timekeeping data entry

Employers can now input all essential payroll data on a single page within Paydeck, streamlining the process and eliminating the need to switch between Paydeck and TimeWorksPlus (TWP) or Access on Demand (AOD).

3. Power imports integration

Users can now upload files directly within the payroll editing screen. This enhancement provides more flexibility, allowing for seamless file imports without leaving the payroll process.

4. Automatic labor distributions

The labor distribution process for hours worked can now be automated by division, department, and job, reducing manual entry and simplifying payroll preparation.

5. Updated "edit payroll" UI

Icons on the "Edit Payroll" screen have been relocated to a top navbar for a more modern and accessible interface, improving navigation during payroll tasks.

6. Custom layout templates

Clients can now save custom payroll layouts as templates for later use. This feature enables easy reapplication of preferred setups, supporting consistent payroll practices.

7. Department and job editing

Clients now have the ability to add and modify department and job data directly in Paydeck, giving them greater control without requiring customer support assistance.

8. Streamlined payroll lists

Selecting employees for payroll is now easier with Payroll Lists, which enables clients to select groups of employees based on pay frequency, department, or pay type, rather than choosing them individually.

9. Fix to manual check

You can now view both total gross and net amounts before submitting manual checks, allowing for more accurate confirmation. This update ensures you have complete visibility over these figures before finalizing the submission.

10. EmployeeDeck document ordering

Year-end documents are now displayed with the most recent documents at the top, making it easier to find and access important records quickly.

11. Employee check breakdown

The employee-side check breakdown now accurately displays deduction details, rather than showing incorrect $0 values. This ensures that all deduction amounts are correctly reflected for more transparent payroll information.

12. Profile count for multi-account users

Users with multiple Brand's portal accounts will now see the correct number of profiles linked to their accounts. This update improves account accuracy and provides a better user experience for those managing multiple profiles.

13. Direct deposit visualization

Employees can now clearly view how their paycheck will be split among their direct deposit accounts. The new layout also provides a cleaner, more user-friendly experience, showing precise amounts based on each account’s percentage allocation.

14. Report year input in live reports

Users can now directly input the report year within the live reports section of Paydeck, simplifying the process of generating accurate, year-specific reports.

15. Direct deposit deletion confirmation

When deleting a direct deposit, users are now prompted to confirm the action, reducing the risk of accidental deletions and improving account management security.

16. Bank account order customization

The move up and down buttons for direct deposit allocations are now fully functional, allowing employees to easily customize the order of their bank accounts based on their preferences.

17. Seamless profile switching

Paydeck users with both employee and employer accounts can now switch between profiles with a single click. This feature enhances efficiency, allowing easy navigation between different roles.

18. Payroll module tooltips

The Payroll module in Paydeck now features tooltips for each icon, providing helpful explanations when hovering over them. This addition offers clearer guidance on platform functions for a more user-friendly experience.

19. Payroll-filtered reports have been adjusted

When it comes to filtering reports by payroll, the sorting has been improved. Previously, reports were sorted alphanumerically, but now they display the most recent payroll first.

20. Multiple company access fix

Clients with multiple companies can now access the 'More Companies' button on their EmployeeDeck profiles. The button, which was previously non-functional, is now working as intended.