Questions & Answers
We’ve listed the 10 most frequently-asked questions about our PC Payroll solution.
1.Is it safe to send my data and my employees' personal information to Nethris?You have nothing to worry about: all data transferred via PC Payroll are protected by the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol with 128-bit encryption, the most secure Internet exchange protocol currently available in North America. Find out more about information security …
2.What are the system requirements for using PC Payroll on a workstation?To make the most of PC Payroll, make sure that your system meets the following basic system requirements:
- A 32- or 64-bit processor running at 1 GHz
- One of the following operating systems: Windows XP® (Service Pack 3), Windows Vista® Professional or Windows 7® Professional
- 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
- 150MB of disk space1
- A high-speed Internet connection and a Web browser with a 128-bit SSL v3 encryption protocol (for data transfer)
Yes. Thanks to the Data Extractor and Report Generator (Microsoft® Access), you can quickly design simple or even complex reports, according to your needs.
4. Can PC Payroll help me manage my group insurance policy?Yes, with the Group Insurance option, you can manage your policy's coverage and groups. The system will calculate premiums for you and, if you want, a breakdown of the deductions can be displayed on your employees' pay slips.
5. Can I process the payroll for several companies with a single PC Payroll license agreement?Yes. You do not need a separate license for each company whose payroll you would like to process. Rather, the PC Payroll software license agreement is subject to the number of workstations that the software is installed on.
6. Will I be able to view my payroll documents online even if I use PC Payroll?Yes. All reports, pay slips, Records of Employment and tax slips can be directly viewed and downloaded online using our Nethris Internet Suite solution, at no extra charge. What's more, certain documents may be kept for up to seven years to comply with government requirements.
7. If I opt for your PC Payroll solution, will my employees be able to view their pay slips online?Yes, If your business has subscribed to the Self-Service module, all of your employees will have secure access to our Nethris Internet Suite so they can view and print their pay slips.
8. Can I transfer my payroll data directly into my accounting system?Yes. With the General Ledger Interface option, you can electronically transfer your payroll accounting entries to various accounting programs, such as: Accpac®, Acomba (Fortune 1000), Dynabec, NetSuite®, Quasimodo, Simply Accounting®, Yardi®, etc.
9. Can I use PC Payroll for employees in the construction industry?Yes, our Telephone Payroll solution covers all of the needs of entrepreneurs in Quebec's construction industry. Salary and social benefit contribution rates are automatically updated in our systems, to comply with the rates set by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ). We also generate a monthly report to meet the CCQ's requirements.
10. Can I import payroll transactions to PC Payroll?Yes, you can import payroll transactions from time clocks or time sheets using our import page format.
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- Plus 30MB for each 100 additional employees per year, plus the equivalent of twice the database