How can I re-hire a previous employe

Hi janice31,

Thanks for reaching out here.  QuickBooks Online Payroll let's you edit the status of your employees seamlessly.  I'd be happy to assist!

Based on the information you've provided, the message you're seeing would indicate that you have an employee who may also be listed as a contractor/vendor.  To ensure you're on the right track with making an employee active, follow these steps;

1. Open Payroll from the left menu and then Employees 

2. In the Active Employees field, use the ▼ dropdown menu and select All Employees

3. Select the employee you want to make active again

4. Click on the Edit ✎ on the Employment tab

5. Make the necessary changes and hit Done

That should do it!

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