Create a new Timesheet Event Type or Allowance

Create a new event or allowance for FireMate users to enter into their timesheets.

Product: FireMate Desktop

The table below walks you through the settings available for Event Types and Allowances.

Event Name	Enter the name of the Event Type or Allowance here for those completing Timesheets to easily identify the Event Type or Allowance.
Description	Enter a more detailed description of what this Event Type or Allowance is and optionally, when to use it.
Display Colour	This will assist your technicians and office staff in differentiating the allowances and event types.
Est. Duration	Is the default size of this event/allowance type when added to a timesheet (this is optional. This can be reduced or extended manually).
Payroll Code	This is optional. This is for internal purposes only and is not available on any reports.
Allowance	By default, a new entry is an event type, to make this entry an allowance, select the “Allowance” tick box.
Active	Select this to make the Event Type or Allowance available to use on Timesheets.
Mobile Enabled	If selected, the Event Type or Allowance will be an option on the mobile app. Where this is not selected, the Event Type or Allowance will only be accessible via desktop.
Payable Event	If selected, the time period allocated to this entry will accrue towards payable hours. Where this is not payable (such as unpaid leave), this box should not be selected. Only payable hours will show on the printed time sheet.