Payroll Terms and Definitions

From A to Z, we simplify payroll’s tricky terminology.

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Terms and Definitions

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Find explanations and examples that make payroll less mysterious

Need help with the definition of a payroll-related term? Not to worry! Our payroll pros have defined many common payroll terms below. We’ve also included clear examples and related resources so you can understand what all those acronyms and accounting terms mean.

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D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Jury Duty

K

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L

M

N

O

Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)

P

Q

Qualifying life event (QLE)

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

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Y

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Z

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