Payroll Vocabulary Explained

We break down payroll’s complex terms from A to Z for easy understanding.

Gross pay

Gross Pay: What It Is and Why It Matters Gross pay, sometimes called gross wages or gross income, represents the total amount an employee earns from their employer before any

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Gross misconduct

Gross Misconduct: Definition and Key Insights Gross misconduct refers to actions by an employee that are so serious they justify immediate dismissal without prior warnings. These behaviors represent a major

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Gross earnings

Gross Earnings: Definition and Explanation Gross earnings represent the total income an employee earns over a given pay period before any deductions, such as taxes or benefit contributions, are applied.

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General ledger

What Is a General Ledger and Why It Matters A general ledger is the central repository of a company’s financial records. It tracks every financial transaction and includes a complete

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