What's Changed
We've added an extra validation step when you enter pay period dates for the first time
Enhanced Date Entry Process
New confirmation prompt appears after you enter your pay period dates
Verify your dates before the system saves them
Edit and correct any mistakes immediately if needed
Prevent issues that could occur from incorrect date configurations
Improved Error Prevention
Catch mistakes early - the system alerts you to potential issues at the point of entry
No more rollbacks - avoid having to start over due to date errors
Streamlined setup - get your pay periods right the first time
How the New Validation Works
Setting Up Pay Period Dates
Enter your pay period dates as you normally would.
Review the confirmation prompt that appears after date entry.
Check that your dates are correct:
Start date is accurate
End date is accurate
Date format is correct
Pay period length makes sense for your business
Choose your next step:
Confirm if the dates are correct to proceed
Edit if you need to make changes
What to Check During Validation
When the confirmation prompt appears, verify:
Date accuracy - Are these the correct start and end dates?
Date format - Are the dates in the expected format?
Pay period cycle - Does this match your intended pay schedule?
Logic check - Do the dates make sense for your payroll cycle?
Benefits of This Update
Accuracy from the start - get your pay periods right the first time
No more restarts - avoid having to go back and fix date errors
Confidence - know that your dates are correct before proceeding
Time savings - prevent delays caused by incorrect configurations
Common Scenarios This Helps With
Before the update:
You might enter incorrect dates and not realise until later.
You'd need to contact support to fix date errors.
You'd have to restart your setup process.
After the update:
You catch and fix errors immediately.
You can correct mistakes yourself without support.
You complete the setup smoothly without interruptions.