Hi harvardrdentalc,
Payroll is an important feature which QuickBooks offers and it's vital that it's working as normal so your staff can get paid on time. You've come to the right place for help. I'd be happy to share some advice on how to get this fixed ASAP.
Based on what you've described, it sounds like your browser may need some cleaning. The best way to do this is clearing cache and cookies on your browser. Doing this usually fixes most issues the site may be having. I encourage you to give that a shot and let me know how you make out. I'll be here in case you need further assistance. :)