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There are 3 modules in this course
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.
Learners will develop a solid foundation in U.S. payroll fundamentals, enabling them to navigate the complexities of employee compensation and comply with relevant labor laws and regulations.
This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Specialist.
This module will explore the fundamental relationship between employee and employer and walk you through the considerations needed when hiring an employee.
What's included
11 videos5 readings4 assignments
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11 videos•Total 53 minutes
Professional Certificate Introduction•2 minutes
Course 3 Introduction•1 minute
Payroll Lingo•2 minutes
Introduction to the Payroll Cycle•4 minutes
Classifying Workers: Employee or Independent Contractor•8 minutes
The Common Law Test and the ABC Test•7 minutes
Exceptions to the Common Law Test•6 minutes
Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification•4 minutes
HR{preneur} Podcast: New Form I-9: Breaking down the updates & alternative procedures•11 minutes
Form W-4: Employee’s Withholding Certificate•5 minutes
Life Changes: When to Amend Form W-4•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
Course 3 Overview•10 minutes
ADP Insights: Payroll Differences•15 minutes
Essential Resources: IRS Publication 15-A •15 minutes
Essential Resources: IRS Form I-9 and W-4•15 minutes
Spark Blog: Must-Have Forms for Your Workplace•15 minutes
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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