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gina_vu
Apr 7, 2020 8:38 PM UTC
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What should I do if there is no employees to pay during a scheduled pay period?

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Nick_MAnswer
Apr 7, 2020 9:10 PM UTC

Hello, gina_vu.

 

What you'll want to do is skip your payroll for this scheduled pay period. 

 

In order skip a payroll, you'll need to manually edit the dates to the next period:

  1. Choose your Payroll Schedule under the Create Paychecks table.
  2. Click the Payroll Schedule button at the bottom of the table.
  3. Choose Edit Schedule. This will open the Edit Payroll Schedule window.
  4. Change the dates for What is the pay period end date and what date should appear on paychecks for this pay period.
  5. Click OK.

Once you do this, you should see the correct dates under the pay period that you're skipping. 

 

If you need further guidance on this, or help with anything else. I'm just a click away!

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Nick_MAnswer
Apr 7, 2020 9:10 PM UTC

Hello, gina_vu.

 

What you'll want to do is skip your payroll for this scheduled pay period. 

 

In order skip a payroll, you'll need to manually edit the dates to the next period:

  1. Choose your Payroll Schedule under the Create Paychecks table.
  2. Click the Payroll Schedule button at the bottom of the table.
  3. Choose Edit Schedule. This will open the Edit Payroll Schedule window.
  4. Change the dates for What is the pay period end date and what date should appear on paychecks for this pay period.
  5. Click OK.

Once you do this, you should see the correct dates under the pay period that you're skipping. 

 

If you need further guidance on this, or help with anything else. I'm just a click away!

gina_vuAuthor
Apr 9, 2020 5:33 PM UTC

Thank you for your clear, concise instructions. Very helpful!

Candice C
Candice C
Apr 9, 2020 6:29 PM UTC

Good Afternoon, @gina_vu. 

 

That's great! I'm so glad that my colleague's instructions were very helpful to your company. The Community is always here to have your back, so if you need anything else at all, just let us know. 

 

Wishing you continued success!

MaryLandT
MaryLandT
Jan 20, 2023 5:10 PM UTC

Jumping in to share some insights about what to do when there are no employees to pay during a scheduled pay period, laurieb2.

 

You have the option to change the schedule or make it inactive since the employee is no longer on your payroll. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to Employees, then select Employee Center.
  2. Under the Create Paychecks table, select the payroll schedule you want to update.
  3. From the Payroll Schedules drop-down, select Edit Schedule.
  4. Mark Schedule is inactive, then select OK.

 

This article provides details information about this, including deleting or editing the current schedule: Learn how to set up and assign pay schedules to pay your employees in QuickBooks payroll.

 

For terminated employees, you can create a final paychecks for them. Check out the guidelines through this link: Learn when and how to create final paychecks in QuickBooks Payroll products.

 

Keep me posted if you have other payroll concerns. I'm always glad to help you. Take care and may you have a blessed weekend.

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