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# Gender fields in Checkwriters

## Can I customize the gender fields in Checkwriters?

There are two default gender fields in Checkwriters, which are outlined below; only the second can be customized.

The first is labeled “Gender” with the values of “Male” and “Female.” This field is selected by HR and is not visible to employees. The values in this field cannot be modified, and this field is used for compliance purposes such as the federal EEO-1 report.

The second default gender field is labeled “Gender (Self ID)”, with the values of “Male” and “Female” as default. This is the gender field visible to employees. And, if you’re enrolled in our HR Premier package, employees will be able to choose the “Gender (Self ID)” field value themselves. The “Gender (Self ID)” field values can be modified by Admin users. You can modify these field values, as well as establish and modify additional custom fields and values, in the Company module.

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