WF - 024 - Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals
Course Description
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.
Course Outline
Learner Outcomes
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Examine payroll-related dates, pay frequencies, and their impact on employee compensation.
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Analyze gross wages, pay statement details, common earnings, benefits, and retirement deductions.
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Examine the workweek, overtime calculations, white-collar exemptions, and methods for computing overtime pay according to the FSLA.
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Integrate the various components to accurately determine gross pay for employees.
Notes
Course Access and Registration Information:
This course is offered with a rolling start, allowing participants to begin at any time after enrollment and complete the coursework at their own pace within the designated access period.
Access to the course is available for 30 days from the date access is granted. If additional time is needed, a one-time 30-day extension may be purchased for $20.
Registrations submitted outside of normal business hours may not be activated until the next business day. We appreciate your patience.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate : ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate