on the payroll
Example Sentences
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He also transferred more than £879,000 to his wife, who was on the "payroll for tax purposes".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
And “Michael” is unabashed fan service and legacy management, with several members of the Jackson clan on the payroll as executive producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Employment at small businesses remained fairly consistent in October, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch External link, which is based on the payroll data of Paychex customers with fewer than 50 employees.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Seidl did not respond when asked when Willliams planned to retire or how long he would remain on the payroll.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2025
"You'll be on the payroll of the Empire Canning Company, the same as always, but you'll spend ten hours a day on the trail, getting your team in shape."
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
