Payroll Vocabulary Explained

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

Backup withholding

What Is Backup Withholding? Backup withholding is a type of income tax withholding required in certain nonemployee payment situations. It typically occurs when a person or business receiving payment (the

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Back pay

What Is Back Pay? Back pay refers to money that an employer owes an employee for work that has already been completed but wasn’t properly compensated. This can occur due

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401(k) true-up

What Is a 401(k) True-Up and Why Does It Matter? A 401(k) true-up is an additional year-end employer contribution designed to ensure employees receive the full match promised in their

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360-degree feedback survey

What Is a 360-Degree Feedback Survey? A 360-degree feedback survey is a multi-source performance evaluation tool used by companies to gather well-rounded feedback about an employee. Rather than relying only

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