Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) via Coursera

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Introduction

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.

Syllabus

Payroll's Essential Variable: The Employee

This module will explore the fundamental relationship between employee and employer and walk you through the considerations needed when hiring an employee.

Employee Pay Variables

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.

The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA)

This module provides an essential understanding of the FLSA and lays out best practices for accurately paying employees their due overtime wages.

Overview

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 t

Skills

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