Entity/Definition Matrix

 

ENTITY

BUSINESS DEFINITION

 

Major Entities

Employee

Any individual who is currently on active payroll or is a recipient of any company benefits.

MiscDeduction

A payroll deduction that can be specified by employees.

UnitedWayContribution

An order submitted by employees to have a charitable contribution deducted from their payroll.

EmergencyContact

Any individual who is specified by the employee as the person(s) to contact in case of an emergency.

 

Optional Entities

Department

An organizational unit within the company to categorize employees.

Site

A geographic location where the company has a vested interest and conducts business in some fashion.

Building

A facility that exists on a site.

MailStop

A location within a building where all intra-company and external mail is delivered and picked up.

Room

A unique location area within a building. More than one employee may be located in a room.

SalaryEmployee

An employee paid by salary.

HourlyEmployee

An employee paid by hourly wages.

ContractEmployee

A temporary employee.