Payroll Vocabulary Explained

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

Disparate effect

Disparate Effect – Meaning and Overview A disparate effect happens when an employment policy or practice, though seemingly neutral, ends up disproportionately disadvantaging a protected group. Even without intent to

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Disposable earnings

What Are Disposable Earnings? Definition and Overview Disposable earnings represent the portion of an employee’s wages that remain after all legally required deductions, such as taxes, have been taken out.

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Dismissal pay

Dismissal Pay: Meaning and Overview Dismissal pay, also referred to as severance, termination compensation, or pay in lieu of notice, is the financial compensation an employee receives when their employment

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