Overview
You can easily add bonuses or additional earnings for your contractors in Plane. Follow the steps below based on how your contractor is paid.
Contractor is in Payroll
If the contractor is part of recurring payroll, you can include the bonus in their upcoming payroll:
Go to the Run Payroll tab in the sidebar.
Click on the Draft or Pending payroll where your contractor is included.
Locate the contractor’s name and click View.
In the payroll details panel on the right, click Edit.
Click Add earnings type and select the earning type (e.g., Bonus) from the dropdown.
Enter the amount.
Click Save changes.
Re-approve the draft payroll after saving the changes.
💡 Please note: You can only add bonuses and other earnings before the payroll approval deadline.
One-Time Bonus
If the contractor is not part of recurring payroll, or if you want to issue a one-time bonus outside of regular payroll:
Go to the Pay Contractors tab in the sidebar.
Select your Payment date at the top of the page.
Locate and click on the contractor’s name.
Click + Add Other Earnings.
Choose the earning type (e.g., Bonus).
Enter the amount.
Click the Continue with payment to [number] contractors button.
Review the payment date and pay period to ensure accuracy.
Select the payment authorization checkbox.
Click Send payment to [number] contractors to finalize.
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