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Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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What exactly does this line mean from their 'Pro' plan? "Includes everything from Self-Driving Mode plus the ability to directly customize deductions, earnings, and more." I don't have any clue if the free plan would work for me or not.

if you use Zenefits for HR/Benefits, they will know everything they need to determine your deductions and taxes. This makes it simple or them to run everything for you in 'self-driving' mode. All the changes you make in Zenefits are reflected in your payroll automatically

The custom experience where you can go in and configure things specifically for payroll without making those changes in Zenefits, that's the one they're charging for

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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I don't know much about this industry, but this seems like a hilarious response to the ADP lawsuit. When your partner/competitor screws you really hard, launching a free product that performs the most important function of their very expensive product line is just about the most satisfying form of vengeance I can think of.

Also, I hate Intuit Payroll (and it's cost me a small fortune due to deadlines being missed and other random crap based on Intuit requiring constant babysitting to do anything on time), so I'm signing up. If it supports multiple states, I am totally on board.

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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What exactly does this line mean from their 'Pro' plan? "Includes everything from Self-Driving Mode plus the ability to directly customize deductions, earnings, and more." I don't have any clue if the free plan would work for me or not.

if you use Zenefits for HR/Benefits, they will know everything they need to determine your deductions and taxes. This makes it simple or them to run everything for you in 'self-driving' mode. All the changes you make in Zenefits are reflected in your payroll automatically The custom experience where you can go in and configure things specifically for payroll without making those changes in Zenefits, that's the one th…

Wondering if this would apply for things like hourly workers as well.

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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What exactly does this line mean from their 'Pro' plan? "Includes everything from Self-Driving Mode plus the ability to directly customize deductions, earnings, and more." I don't have any clue if the free plan would work for me or not.

if you use Zenefits for HR/Benefits, they will know everything they need to determine your deductions and taxes. This makes it simple or them to run everything for you in 'self-driving' mode. All the changes you make in Zenefits are reflected in your payroll automatically The custom experience where you can go in and configure things specifically for payroll without making those changes in Zenefits, that's the one th…

What's an example of something that would need to be custom? Does anyone know?

I'm also confused by that line, and the plans in general.

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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post #4

I don't know much about this industry, but this seems like a hilarious response to the ADP lawsuit. When your partner/competitor screws you really hard, launching a free product that performs the most important function of their very expensive product line is just about the most satisfying form of vengeance I can think of. Also, I hate Intuit Payroll (and it's cost me a small fortune due to deadlines being missed and…

We're launching in all 50 states. Happy to have you on board!

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

if you use Zenefits for HR/Benefits, they will know everything they need to determine your deductions and taxes. This makes it simple or them to run everything for you in 'self-driving' mode. All the changes you make in Zenefits are reflected in your payroll automatically The custom experience where you can go in and configure things specifically for payroll without making those changes in Zenefits, that's the one th…

Wondering if this would apply for things like hourly workers as well.

If you use Zenefits time tracking, Self Driving Payroll will automatically pay your hourly workers approved hours.

Re: Zenefits launches free payroll software for small businesses

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

if you use Zenefits for HR/Benefits, they will know everything they need to determine your deductions and taxes. This makes it simple or them to run everything for you in 'self-driving' mode. All the changes you make in Zenefits are reflected in your payroll automatically The custom experience where you can go in and configure things specifically for payroll without making those changes in Zenefits, that's the one th…

What's an example of something that would need to be custom? Does anyone know? I'm also confused by that line, and the plans in general.

I'm confused as well. What if you have a part-time employee who doesn't have benefits? Or what if you're a small business that doesn't offer benefits?
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