Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

Name: Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals
Rating: 4.786885245901639 (61 reviews)

This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate

Instructor: ADP Learning Academy

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

61 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

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.

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Taught in English

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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

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

4 assignments Total 37 minutes

Payroll Practice: Classifying Workers 12 minutes
Payroll Practice: Identifying Documents 10 minutes
Payroll Practice: Form W-4 5 minutes
New Hire Forms Check-In 10 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.

What's included

12 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

12 videos Total 51 minutes

Payroll Related Dates and Pay Frequencies 5 minutes
Pay Frequency Formulas 5 minutes
Scenario: Payroll Related Dates 3 minutes
Types of Payment Methods 3 minutes
Owner Pay 2 minutes
Introduction to Gross Pay 3 minutes
Minimum Wage 3 minutes
Pay Statement Requirements 3 minutes
Common Earnings 3 minutes
Payroll Register Reports 4 minutes
Common Benefits 14 minutes
Why Employer Retirement Plans Matter 5 minutes

6 readings Total 90 minutes

Spark Blog: Earned Wage Access 101 15 minutes
Spark Blog: Pay Schedule and Methods: What are my Options? 15 minutes
ADP Insights: Gross Wages 15 minutes
ADP Insights: What is a Pay Statement? 20 minutes
Spark Blog: 6 Uncommon Company Benefits 15 minutes
Spark Blog: Do Secure Act 2.0 Provisions impact you? 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 48 minutes

Payroll Practice: Payment Methods 8 minutes
Calculating Gross Pay 20 minutes
Benefits Check-in 8 minutes
Earning Types Check-In 12 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Earned Wage Access: The Future is Now! 15 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Explore and Review a Pay Statement 15 minutes

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

What's included

7 videos9 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 44 minutes

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Overtime 3 minutes
The Workweek, Overtime, and Exceptions 4 minutes
White Collar Exemptions 3 minutes
Methods for Calculating Overtime Pay 10 minutes
Calculating Pay for FLSA Nonexempt, Salaried Employees 12 minutes
Overtime and Overtime Premium Pay 5 minutes
Putting it All Together: Gross Pay 7 minutes

9 readings Total 125 minutes

Spark Blog: A Simple Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act 15 minutes
ADP Insights: FLSA Coverage 15 minutes
Spark Blog: Exempt or Nonexempt Employees: Who's Who, and Why Does It Matter? 15 minutes
ADP Insights: FLSA Exemptions 15 minutes
Spark Blog: Never Make These 9 Mistakes with Exempt Employees 15 minutes
Another Look: Calculating Overtime Pay 15 minutes
ADP Insights: Work Periods and Exceptions 15 minutes
Essential References: Gross Wage Calculator 15 minutes
Next Steps 5 minutes

6 assignments Total 97 minutes

Payroll Practice: FLSA Overtime Rules 10 minutes
Payroll Practice: Match the Exemption 12 minutes
Payroll Practice: Exempt / Non-exempt 20 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculate Overtime Hours for First Responders 15 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculating Overtime Hours 20 minutes
Payroll Practice: Calculating Gross Pay 20 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Burning the Midnight Oil 15 minutes

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