Welcome to Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals, the third course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This foundational course examines the core concepts and essential variables that underpin the U.S. payroll system. Students will explore the central role of employees in payroll operations, including pay variables, payment methods, and payroll register reports.
Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals
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Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals
This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate
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What you'll learn
Examine payroll-related dates, pay frequencies, and their impact on employee compensation.
Analyze gross wages, pay statement details, common earnings, benefits, and retirement deductions.
Examine the workweek, overtime calculations, white-collar exemptions, and methods for computing overtime pay according to the FSLA.
Integrate the various components to accurately determine gross pay for employees.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module will explore the fundamental relationship between employee and employer and walk you through the considerations needed when hiring an employee.
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10 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module you will take a deep dive into paychecks and the variables that determine their value. You will also learn the how employers determine when and how to pay their employees.
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14 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module provides an essential understanding of the FLSA and lays out best practices for accurately paying employees their due overtime wages.
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7 videos8 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt
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