The Class Session Filter helps you control which classes are included in your Xplor Payroll calculations. Unlike class filters used elsewhere in the system, this is an account-wide setting that can completely exclude certain classes from payroll processing.
The Class Session Filter ensures only relevant classes contribute to payroll. This is especially helpful if your studio manages different types of sessions separately, for example, running personal training payroll outside of Xplor Payroll. In that case, you can exclude those sessions entirely so they never appear in payroll.
Many studios adjust their filter to:
Exclude classes with zero checked-in reservations
Exclude classes by name, such as those containing “Workshop” or “Personal Training”
Editing Class Session Filter
You can find this setting by navigating to Payroll > Settings > Class Session Filter.
When your Xplor Payroll account is first set up, a default Class Session Filter is applied. This default includes all classes that are not canceled, even those with zero attendees.
Complete the following fields and click Save.
Ignore Classes With No Assigned Instructor: Yes or No
Ignore Class Session Types: Mariana Tek Class Types
Ignore Class Session Tags: Mariana Tek Class Tags
Ignore Free Classes: Yes or No
Ignore Empty Classes: Yes or No
Ignore Cancelled Classes: Yes or No
The Class Session Filter is applied before any payroll calculations occur. This means if a class is filtered out, it’s ignored completely, even for incentive or base pay.
For example:
Mike’s 5:00 PM Bootcamp has 5 signups. He’s paid $30 base + $2 per head, including late cancellations and no-shows.
If 4 people late cancel and 1 attends, Mike earns $40 total ($30 base + $10 for all 5 reservations).
If all 5 late cancellations and no one checks in, the class is empty.
If your Class Session Filter ignores empty classes, this session will be excluded from payroll, and Mike will receive no pay, including his base rate.