{"id":195628,"date":"2024-03-05T03:35:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T03:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?page_id=195628"},"modified":"2024-03-05T03:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T03:35:52","slug":"6-common-payroll-errors-and-how-to-fix-them","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/payroll\/payroll-errors","title":{"rendered":"6 Common Payroll Errors and How To Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Running payroll is a complex process. You have to calculate wages, taxes, and benefits for every employee in your business, and comply with labor laws that vary by location and change over time.<\/p>\n

Naturally, errors are going to crop up here and there. But, if you leave them unchecked, you could be looking at IRS fines, back wages, and even employee morale problems, leading to high turnover and hiring troubles.<\/p>\n

The good news is that most payroll errors are easy to fix, assuming you can spot them in time and you’re using the right payroll software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we share the six most common payroll errors and their fixes.<\/p>\n

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    \n 1. Incorrect Worker Classification<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n 2. Failure To Adhere To State and Local Wage Laws<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n 3. Errors in Pay Rate<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n 4. Inaccurate Timekeeping<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n 5. Errors in Leave and Benefits<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n 6. Failure To Maintain Current Employee Information<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n Conclusion<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n References<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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