Touring the LINQ EP Pages

Each page in the LINQ EP is designed with three primary areas.

Area	Description
Title AreaContains the organization's logo, the name of the organization, the name of the user currently logged in to the portal, and links to user-based options.	The Title Area contains the organization's logo, the name of the organization, the name of the user currently logged in to the portal, and links to user-based options. User Name — click the Drop-down Arrow button next to the user's name to access these links: Account — click this linkClick a link to display the corresponding page. Links display with blue text. to change your personal account settings, including your e-mail address, preferences, usernameType a user name that is at last six characters in length. You can use letters, numbers, and special characters (!, $, &, etc.). and passwordType the password you will use to enter the alio Employee Service Portal. Your password must be at least eight characters in length and must include at least one number (1, 2, 3, etc.) and one special character (!, $, &, etc.)., and security questions. Log Out — click this link to log out of LINQ EP. Navigation Menu — the Navigation Menu below the User Name. It contains the links to which you have access. Click a link to open the page associated with that link. Your LINQ EP system administrator will determine the links that display. Click the Pin button to pin the Navigation Menu to the top of the page. Click the Unpin button to hide the Navigation Menu and display a Handlebar at the top of the page. Click the Handlebar to display the Navigation Menu. Tip: You can also click the Alt key on your keyboard to pin and unpin the Navigation Menu.
Work AreaDisplays the page associated with the link selected in the Navigation Bar. Use these pages to add, update, and view your employee record.	The Work Area displays the page associated with the link selected in the Navigation Menu. Use these pages to add, update, and view your employee record. Fields that require values are identified with a yellow background.
Footer Area	The Footer Area displays the following links: Notifications link — click the Notifications icon to display the Notifications page. The Notifications page lists all system notifications and e-mail notifications sent to the user. Need Help link — click the Need Help icon to display the help topic associated with the page displayed.

Area

Description

Title AreaContains the organization's logo, the name of the organization, the name of the user currently logged in to the portal, and links to user-based options.

The Title Area contains the organization's logo, the name of the organization, the name of the user currently logged in to the portal, and links to user-based options.

User Name — click the Drop-down Arrow button next to the user's name to access these links:

Account — click this linkClick a link to display the corresponding page. Links display with blue text. to change your personal account settings, including your e-mail address, preferences, usernameType a user name that is at last six characters in length. You can use letters, numbers, and special characters (!, $, &, etc.). and passwordType the password you will use to enter the alio Employee Service Portal. Your password must be at least eight characters in length and must include at least one number (1, 2, 3, etc.) and one special character (!, $, &, etc.)., and security questions.
Log Out — click this link to log out of LINQ EP.

Navigation Menu — the Navigation Menu below the User Name. It contains the links to which you have access. Click a link to open the page associated with that link. Your LINQ EP system administrator will determine the links that display.

Click the Pin button to pin the Navigation Menu to the top of the page.
Click the Unpin button to hide the Navigation Menu and display a Handlebar at the top of the page. Click the Handlebar to display the Navigation Menu.

Tip: You can also click the Alt key on your keyboard to pin and unpin the Navigation Menu.

Work AreaDisplays the page associated with the link selected in the Navigation Bar. Use these pages to add, update, and view your employee record.

The Work Area displays the page associated with the link selected in the Navigation Menu. Use these pages to add, update, and view your employee record. Fields that require values are identified with a yellow background.

Footer Area

The Footer Area displays the following links:

Notifications link — click the Notifications icon to display the Notifications page. The Notifications page lists all system notifications and e-mail notifications sent to the user.
Need Help link — click the Need Help icon to display the help topic associated with the page displayed.

Click here to see an example of the LINQ EP page.

Terminology

The following table defines the components used on the LINQ EP pages. The components are listed in alphabetical order.

Component	Description
Drop-down List	Click the Drop-down List button to display a list of valid selections for a field.
GridA grid is a table that may display in the Center Pane. The grid will list records that apply to the selected link.	A grid is a table that may display in the Work Area. The grid will list records that apply to the selected link. You can click a column heading in the grid to sort the records in the grid in ascending or descending order. An arrow appears next to the column heading text to identify the column used to sort the data in the grid. This sort option is retained when the user navigates to another page within LINQ EP. It is automatically cleared when the user logs out of LINQ EP or is timed-out of LINQ EP.
Links	Click a link to display the corresponding page. Links display with blue text.
Page DetailsPage details display in the Center Pane. Use this section to view employee payroll information, enter or change your profile, and submit a demographic, benefit, deduction, leave, tax, and time entry requests.	The Page Details display in the Work Area. Use this section to view employee payroll information, enter or change your profile, and submit demographic, benefitA benefit is a program with a related payroll deduction, such as a charitable donation or loan payment, that is usually optional., deductionA deduction is a formal plan offered by your organization that may or may not have a related payroll deduction. Examples of deductions include health insurance plans, dental plans, vision plan, and life insurance. You may or may not be required to enroll in one or more of these deductions., leave, tax, direct deposit, and time entry requests.
Page Title	This is the title of the displayed page.

Navigation Buttons

You can use the following buttons to initiate an action in LINQ EP.

Icon	Name	Description
	Open the Calendar	Click the Calendar button to select a date for the corresponding date field. You can click the Month drop down to change the calendar month; and click the Year drop down to change the calendar year. Click the Right Arrow button to move the calendar forward; click the Left Arrow button to move the calendar backward.
	Expand a section	Click the Expand button to open the section of a page.
	Collapse a section	Click the Collapse button to close the section of a page.
	Filter icon	Click the Filter icon to filter the records displayed in a grid and to search for specific records. All filter criteria is retained until you manually remove or change the filter criteria, close the grid filter, or log out of LINQ EP. The filter values are also removed if your LINQ EP session is timed out.
	Notifications icon	Click the Notifications icon to display the Notifications page. The Notifications page lists all system notifications and e-mail notifications sent to the user.
	Need Help icon	Click the Need Help icon to display the help topic associated with the page displayed.

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Page Buttons

The Page buttons display if the number of records listed exceeds the maximum number of records that can display in the grid. Your LINQ EP system administrator defines the maximum number of records that display in the grid.

Button	Name	Description
	First page button	Click the First button at the bottom of the page to display the first page of records.
	Previous page button	Click the Previous button to display the previous page of records.
	Page number buttons	Click the numbered button that corresponds to the page to be displayed. The page currently displayed is outlined in black.
	Next page button	Click the Next button to display the next page of records.
	Last page button	Click the Last button to display the last page of records.

Click here to see an example of the Leave Details page, which incorporates most of these components.

Link	Purpose	Click the link for more information
Home	Click the Home link to return to the Home page from another page in the Employee Interface. The Home page displays your business and personal contact information.	Touring the Employee Home Page
LINQ ERP Time	An LINQ ERP Time link will display when: The system administrator has turned on the LINQ ERP Time feature; and You have an LINQ ERP Time employee and/or manager account. Click the LINQ ERP Time link to access LINQ ERP Time through LINQ EP. The LINQ ERP Time page that displays depends on your LINQ ERP Time account security: The Employee tab will display when a staff member with employee-only account security clicks the LINQ ERP Time link. The Manager tab will display when a staff member with manager-only account security clicks the LINQ ERP Time link. Both tabs will display when a staff member has both employe and manager security. The Manager tab is displayed as the default tab. Refer to your LINQ ERP Time user documentation for information about LINQ ERP Time.	LINQ ERP Time > Employee Time tab LINQ ERP Time > Manager Time tab
My Approval Queue	The Approval Queue link displays if you are part of a request approval chain. Click the Approval Queue link to view the requests currently waiting for your approval.	Touring the Approval Queue
Benefits & Deductions	Click the Benefits & Deductions link to: View your current, future, and expired payroll deductions and benefit package enrollments. Enter a benefit and/or deduction request Payroll deductions and benefits are defined in the LINQ ERP HRS Payroll and Employee Master files.	Touring the Deductions and Benefits Page
Certificates	Click the Certificates link to track earned certifications and to keep those certifications current. You can view active and expired certifications and endorsements related to a certification. Employee certifications are defined in the LINQ ERP HRS Employee Master files.	Touring the Certificates Page Touring the Endorsements Page
Dependents	Click the Dependents link to: View the dependents currently on file with your Human Resources department. View dependent plan coverage details Enter a dependent change request Dependents are defined in the LINQ ERP Employee Master files.	Touring the Dependents Page Touring the Covered Dependent Plans Page Touring the Dependent Change Request Page Submitting Dependent Requests
Education	Click the Education link to review the education records on file with your organization’s Human Resources department. Employee education records are defined in the LINQ ERP HRS Employee Master files.	Touring the Education Page
Employee Directory	Click the Employee Directory link to view all employees that work in your organization or in one specific location. Your LINQ EP administrator determines the locations that you can view in the Employee Directory.	Viewing the Employee Directory
Employer Forms	Click the Employer Forms link to view and download company forms.	Viewing Employer Forms
Events	Click the Events link to review the event records on file with your organization's Human Resources department. You can view active and/or expired events or all events. Employee events are defined in the LINQ ERP program HEEVE01A - Employee Events.	Touring the Events Page
Leaves	Click the Leaves link to: View your leave balances, including your beginning balance, accrual totals, used totals, ending balance, and docked leave. Leave accruals and docked leave are calculated as part of the LINQ ERP payroll process. View a calendar displaying your previously used and currently scheduled leaves and leave details. Enter a leave request	Touring the Leaves Summary Page Touring the Leaves Detail Page
Leave Req Calendar	The Leave Req Calendar link displays for approvers that are part of an approval chain. Click the Leave Req Calendar link to use the Leave Request Calendar to view leave requests currently waiting for your approval.	Approving / Rejecting Leave Requests Using the Leave Request Calendar
My Contracts	Click the My Contracts tab to view, print, and sign your employee contract electronically. This tab displays if your district has enabled electronic employee contracts.	Touring the My Contracts Page
Payroll	Click the Payroll link to: Display the pay check calendar Print your Payroll Advice View your salary compensation details, years of experience, and time tracking records (if Time Tracking is implemented by your district) View and print your current and previous W-2 and 1095-C forms Enter direct deposit. time entry and tax requests Access the Pay Check Simulator	Touring the Payroll Page
Professional Development	Click the Professional Development link to review professional development records on file with your organization's Human Resources department. The professional development records displayed are defined in LINQ ERP program HEPDV02A – Employee Professional Development.	Touring the Professional Development Page
Administration	The Administration link displays if your user account is assigned to a user administrator role. Click the Administration link to view the Admin Home page, which contains the administrator links to which you have access.	Touring the Admin Home Page