Report flags / pay stub
NUMBERS“Net pay doesn't add up”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
Gross pay minus all the listed deductions doesn't equal the net pay printed on the stub.
Why it matters
Payroll software computes net pay from the same numbers it prints, so they always add up. Raising the net pay by hand is the most common edit.
Ordinary explanations
- A deduction line cut off or unreadable in the copy you received.
- A manual payroll correction printed on a separate line.
What to check
Ask the employer to confirm the net pay for this paycheck. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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