Named rates for labor and equipment have effective dates. These dates cannot overlap. The rate used to calculate work order costs is the named rate that was effective on the date the work was performed. If the dates used overlap, a warning message displays.
Example 1
Rate 1
Name: Standard
Rate ($/Hr): 10.00
Effective On: 02/16/2018
Expires On: Blank
Notes: None
Rate 2
Name: Special Rate 1
Rate ($/Hr): 10.00
Effective On: 01/18/2018
Expires On: Blank
Notes: OK. Dates overlap, but rates have different names.
Example 2
Rate 1
Name: Standard
Rate ($/Hr): 10.00
Effective On: 02/16/2018
Expires On: 06/06/2018
Notes: None
Rate 2
Name: Standard
Rate ($/Hr): 11.50
Effective On: 06/07/2018
Expires On: Blank
Notes: OK. Rate with the same name expires before the next one takes effect.
Example 3
Rate 1
Name: Standard
Rate ($/Hr): 10.00
Effective On: 02/16/2018
Expires On: Blank
Notes: None
Rate 2
Name: Standard
Rate ($/Hr): 11.50
Effective On: 06/07/2018
Expires On: Blank
Notes: Not OK. Another rate of the same name has not expired.
