payroll

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Collective Impact also allegedly paid more than $45,000 to or on behalf of her son going towards payroll, back rent payments and graduate school tuition, according to Jenkins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Stocks rose Wednesday as investors digested stronger-than-expected February retail sales and March private payroll growth, and awaited clearer updates on the war in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Private-sector job creation was steady in March, payroll processor ADP reported on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And small businesses account for 45.9% of all private-sector employment, make up 43.5% of the U.S. economy and, at $3.5 trillion, provide 38.7% of the total private-sector payroll.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I was so good, I could have been on Mr. Pinkerton’s payroll myself, with Mr. Bangs worrying over my every need.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan