To save you time, the system enters default values for settings such as pay group, time zone, and notification email recipient. This article briefly describes each default setting and how you can change them.

How to change default settings

Log in to your Fingercheck account as an Administrator.
Click the SETUP tab > Company > Default Settings.
Make any necessary changes.
Each field is described in the About default settings section below.
Click Save.

About default settings

Field	Description
Default Pay Group	The pay group is automatically assigned to an employee during onboarding. If pay groups are not set up, no pay group is assigned. To set up a pay group, go to the SETUP tab > Payroll > Pay Groups. See also How to Set Up Other Categories.
Default Pay Type	The pay type is automatically assigned to an employee during onboarding. The options are Hourly and Salary. The default is Hourly.
Default Salary Code	The earning code is automatically assigned to a salaried employee. The options are fed from the SETUP tab > Payroll > Earnings. See also How to Set up Earning Codes.
Default Hourly Code	The earning code is automatically assigned to an hourly employee. The options are fed from the SETUP tab > Payroll > Earnings. See also How to Set up Earning Codes.
Default 1099 Code	The earning code is automatically assigned to a 1099 worker. The options are fed from the SETUP tab > Payroll > Earnings. See also How to Set up Earning Codes.
Default Tax Work Location	The tax work location is used when you add a new employee. If you do not change this setting, it is the location you entered when you originally signed up for Fingercheck.
Preview Register	How departments are grouped when viewing the Payroll preview. The options are: PPR - Payroll Preview Register (default): Preview all departments together. PPR1 - Payroll Preview By Cost Center1: Organize the preview by the department.
Check Style	The way the check is printed. The options are: Check1 - QuickBooks Check Top Check2 - Checks With Stub Top Check3 - Checks With Stub Bottom (most common option) Check4 - Quickbook Check Top With Stub Check5 - Pressure Seal Check Check6 - Checks Stub Top Group by Earning Check7 - Checks Stub Bottom Group by Earning See Available Types of Printed Checks.
Check Sort Order	How checks are sorted when you print them. Many options are available, including LastFirst, CostCenterN, and SSN.
New Hire Pay Method	New employee's pay options are: Optional: The employee can select how they want to be paid (check or direct deposit). Check DirectDeposit
Payroll Export Decimals	(Time & Attendance only) The number of decimal places used in reports sent to external payroll companies. By entering a number, you override decimal rounding in the payroll export.
Default Import	Select an option if you use scheduled tasks. The options are fed from the SETUP tab > System > Scheduled Tasks.
Default Payroll Job	Select an option if you use scheduled tasks. The options are fed from the SETUP tab > System > Scheduled Tasks.
Default Time Zone	The time zone that new employees are assigned after they are onboarded. This affects their self-service. An admin can manually change the time zone on the employee profile.
Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Employees	Check to enable a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) requirement for all employees when they login. For more information, see How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for All Employees
Default Employee Role	The security role is designated to employees' logins when you create them. For more information, see How to Set Up Custom Roles.
Notifications Email	The email address of the user who will receive HR notifications such as absence requests, expense requests, and onboarding notifications. For more information, see How to Send Reminders About HR-Related Tasks.
Email Display Name	The email that is displayed as the sender (in the From field) when automatic emails are sent through Fingercheck. This field is used with the Reply-To field below. For more information, see How to Customize Emails Generated From Fingercheck.
Reply to	The email address where you want to send replies to emails sent through Fingercheck. (See the description for Email Display Name above.)
Enable Employee Pay History View	Select the checkbox for employees to view their complete pay history before the current check date.
Enable Employee Directory	Select the checkbox to turn on this feature. See How to Enable the Directory for Employee View.
Import Dates From Time Card	Select the checkbox to turn on this feature. When running payroll, this feature separates the hours by dates on the employee's check.
Add Salary Hours to Payroll	Select this checkbox to add hours to the payroll for salaried employees who punch in.
Company Logo	Upload your company logo so that it can be printed on checks. For this feature to work, you must select the Show Logo On Checks checkbox when editing a bank account. Go to SETUP > Payroll > Bank Accounts, and select the bank account.
Payroll Warnings	Set up the following warnings that appear in Step 5 (Payroll Preview) of payroll: Gross Salary is different than <%> of average Net Salary is different than <%> of average Hours Paid are different than <%> of average
Onboarding Custom Welcome Message	The message that appears on the first page of onboarding.