Payroll

/ˈpeɪˌroʊl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The total amount of wages paid to employees or the list of employees entitled to such payment, used for accounting and tax purposes.
    The company’s payroll must be submitted monthly to comply with tax regulations.

Commentary

Payroll as a legal term primarily concerns compliance with employment and tax laws and is essential for labor law and financial recordkeeping.

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