Employee on the Payroll

An individual employed by a business or organization and formally recognized as an employee in the business' payroll system is referred to as "on the payroll." Any person officially on the payroll is considered an employee of the firm and is therefore entitled to compensation, benefits, and other employment-related benefits by the company's policies and any applicable regulations.

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