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payroll

[pay-rohl] / ˈpeɪˌroʊl /




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But smaller businesses who often pay tariffs through FedEx, DHL DHL 1.76%increase; up pointing triangle and UPS have had to wait longer to put the funds back into payroll, inventory and capital expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

In the past, trust charters have been used by businesses such as insurance companies and payroll processors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

On Wednesday, payroll firm ADP reported that US private sector hiring had bounced back strongly in September, after registering its slowest pace this year the month before.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

The demographic was far more likely to use AI compared with other generations, according to researchers at the payroll and human resources platform.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

He opened the trunk of his car, put the papers in a large black metal case of the kind carried by payroll guards, and closed the trunk.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Three playoff teams — the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox — rank among the six lowest payrolls, according to MLB present-day salary calculations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Investors in Asia followed the positive lead from their colleagues on Wall Street, where all three main indexes spiked in reaction to the highly anticipated non-farm payrolls data.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report at 1230 GMT will be closely monitored for clues on future policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The household survey includes the self-employed, agricultural workers and others not on company payrolls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

More businesses will be started, more investments made, more jobs created, and more people will be on payrolls paying taxes.

From State of the Union Address by Ronald Reagan




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