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Default Pay Items: Definition and Use

Default pay items are predefined components built into BrioHR payroll center which comply with statutory regulations for countries Malaysia and Singapore.

What Are Default Pay Items?

In payroll management, default pay items refer to predefined components built into payroll software, which automatically comply with statutory regulations. In BrioHR, these pay items ensure compliance with local tax laws and statutory contributions for countries Malaysia and Singapore. They help businesses remain compliant while reducing manual payroll management efforts.

How to View Default Pay Items in BrioHR

Follow these steps to access and review default pay items in BrioHR:

Login to BrioHR.

  1. Navigate to HR Lounge.

  2. Select Payroll.

  3. Go to Settings.

  4. Under Payroll Items.

Here, you will see all available pay items for the payroll center.

All default pay items have a square icon next to their name, indicating that it is a default pay item and cannot be edited or deleted.

Default Pay Items for Malaysia Payroll

These include statutory contributions like EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and income tax, among others. These items are preloaded based on local regulations.

Default Pay Items for Singapore Payroll

Items such as CPF (Central Provident Fund), SDL (Skills Development Levy), and other statutory contributions are configured to meet Singapore’s payroll requirements.

Customizing Pay Items

Default pay items cannot be edited, as they are designed to comply with statutory requirements. If your company needs to create a customized pay item, you can do so by setting your own configurations.

For detailed steps on how to create and configure custom pay items, refer to this article.

Notice in lieu of termination (Malaysia)

Notice in lieu is not a default pay item, and it is not the same as Severance — the two payments serve different purposes and are categorized separately. To pay notice in lieu, create a custom pay item (see How to Create a Custom Pay Item in BrioHR) with the following settings, validated with our payroll specialists:

  • EPF, SOCSO, EIS: not subject — the statutory bodies treat termination payments as non-wages.
  • PCB: taxable as compensation for loss of employment, with a tax exemption of RM10,000 per completed year of service (LHDN Public Ruling No. 1/2012; fully exempted when the termination is due to ill health).

Conclusion

By using BrioHR’s default pay items, businesses can streamline their payroll process, ensure compliance, and minimize errors. These built-in items reduce the need for manual configuration and help keep your payroll accurate and legally compliant.

 

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to our support team via live chat or email us at support@briohr.com.