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Payroll:
Variable Pay vs. Base Pay: Understanding the Differences2/2/2026

When building a total rewards package, organizations have a diverse toolkit of financial incentives at their disposal. At the core of this toolkit are two fundamental concepts: base pay and variable pay. While both involve putting money in an employee's pocket, they serve very different purposes and send distinct messages about what an organization values. Understanding the difference between these two types of compensation is essential for any HR professional tasked with creating a

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Payroll:
A Year-End Checklist For Payroll Administration12/3/2025
Before the department can begin the new year, it must complete the old one. Making sure that all year-end items have been completed is essential.

Below is a sample checklist that can assist a payroll department to create its own list to use at year-end to make sure that nothing gets left undone. The list should be customized to reflect a company’s specific items.
  • Do the State of the Payroll memo by December 1. This memo will include the plea for address updates from the


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Payroll:
Types – And Priorities – Of Payroll Garnishments11/5/2025

Types – And Priorities – Of Payroll Garnishments

The six basic types of garnishments are child support, federal, state, or local levies, creditor garnishments, and student loans.

It is possible for an individual to have more than one garnishment request sent to his or her employer. In such cases, garnishments should be handled in the following priority order:

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Payroll:
Payroll Rules For Per Diems11/3/2025
A “per diem allowance” is a flat rate, stated schedule, or other IRS-specified rate or schedule payment made under an accountable plan for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses for business travel away from home.

Become A Certified Payroll AdministratorUnder the federal per diem

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