When a Payroll Clerk Receives an Approved Request for an Employee's

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a payroll clerk receives an approved request for an employee's time away from work, he or she should:

• A)Destroy the document in accordance with privacy laws.
• B)Immediately place it in the employee's file.
• C)Contact the employee to verify the request.
• D)Attach it to the employee's time collection report for the pay period.

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