To add a department, follow these steps:
1. Click the Departments tab on the main menu.
2. Click Add Department.
3. In the Code field, enter a code for the department.
The Code field is a 20-character field. The code can be used as a reference for the department and will appear on timecards.
4. In the Department Name field, enter a name for the department.
You can specify other department settings on this screen or you may choose to enter this information later, such as:
Day Changes At - Allows you to change the time at which a new workday begins. (Example: If a workday starts at 10:00pm and an employee clocks in at 10:05pm, the punch will appear on the next day's timecard.)
Maximum Shift - The maximum number of hours an employee can work per shift.
New Shift Starts - The number of hours that must lapse after an employee clocks out before they may start a new shift.
Night Shift? - Allows you to specify whether or not employees are allowed to work through the day change time.
Department settings are explained further in General Department Settings.
5. Click Save & Continue to continue adding department settings, click Save & Add New to add a new department, or click Save & Close.
You can create as many departments as you wish, regardless of your uAttend plan.