Is it possible to rehire a terminated employee?

Yes, Jamar. You can rehire a terminated employee in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll by changing their employment status from Terminated back to Active.

Reactivating the employee in your payroll system will allow you to manage their payments again while ensuring their complete payroll history remains intact.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

1. Go to Payroll from the left navigation menu.
2. Select the Employees tab.
3. Filter the list to show Inactive Employees and locate the terminated employee’s profile.
4. Click the employee's name to open their profile.
5. From the Action dropdown, select Change status.
6. In the Employment Details window, update the employment status from Terminated to Active.
7. Save the changes.

I've included screenshots below for your reference:

Once reactivated, you can update the employee’s details, such as their hire date and any new payroll information, while ensuring that personal information like direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits remains accurate.

For additional assistance, here’s a helpful resource on generating and customizing payroll reports in QBO Payroll, enabling you to manage them effectively: Run and customize payroll reports.

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