I have set up direct deposit for my employee, is the first payroll direct deposited or do I need to do a check ?

Hey there, @troutfmly-comcas.

Since you've finished setting up Direct Deposit in QuickBooks Online (QBO), then your first payroll will be deposited to their bank account. This means that you don't have to create a check.

If you need to : 
 

1. Go to Workers or Payroll menu and select Employees.
2. Click Run Payroll. If you have more than one payroll schedule, select the schedule, then Continue.
3. Choose the employees you'd like to pay and enter the hours and memos.
4. Select Preview payroll and click Preview payroll details or Submit payroll.
5. Once done, click Finish Payroll.

In case you need to adjust your payroll for a holiday, you can submit your paychecks a day earlier than usual. Simply follow the steps in this article: How to adjust your payroll for holidays.
 

I'm always here to help if you have any other concerns or questions. Just tag my name in the comment section and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Have a great weekend.