Don't worry, @BeachGal. You can choose not to invite your employees if you don't want to use the Workforce feature.
When you invite your employees to QuickBooks Workforce, they can view their pay stubs, W-2s and add their personal info. You can opt-out anytime if you don't want to use this function.
To learn more about Workforce, please refer to this article for further details: Invite your employees to QuickBooks Workforce to see pay stubs, W-2s, and more.
I'm also adding these resources to help you manage employee info and pay stubs in QuickBooks Online:
I have you covered if you have any other concerns managing your employees in QuickBooks. Take care always.