Gross pay: total earnings before any deductions.
Net pay: the amount paid to the employee after withholding and deductions.
Withholding: amounts held back from pay for taxes, based on applicable rules and employee elections.
Pay period: the span of time an individual paycheck covers.
Overtime: hours worked beyond a threshold, often paid at a higher rate under applicable law.
General educational information, not legal or tax advice.
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