When QB payroll generates an SUI report how does it decided how to sort the employees?I don't see a place where I can choose.

That’s a great insight, and we appreciate you sharing it with the Community, @Idapro. The sort order of employees on these reports is fixed within the system, so you're correct that there is no place or option to change the sort order of employees on these forms.
 

When QuickBooks generates payroll reports, such as the Payroll summary by employee, which is similar to an SUI report, it automatically sorts employees alphabetically by last name. For easier reference or tracking, QuickBooks sets this sort order and does not allow manual changes.

While this is how sorting typically works, to ensure we offer the best guidance, could you clarify which specific SUI report you’re running? Different reports have varying formatting requirements, so knowing the exact report name will help us direct you to the right settings.

For more guidance on running, printing, and customizing payroll reports, check out this helpful article: Run payroll reports.

Should you need more details on payroll sorting or customizing your reports, we're always here to assist.