Why is the actual amount we have sent through Square Payroll not the actual labor cost?

robertcareyfood — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:38:54 GMT

We ran a sales to labor costs report. It shows a gigantic amount of labor costs relative to actual payments for "labor." We use an independent cook contractor for our food business, pay a gross amount with nothing taken out. HELP!! Whys is the actual amount we have sent thru square's 'payroll" not the actual labor costs???

Re: Square Employee Management Update - Track Labor Costs

Helen — Sun, 05 May 2019 17:29:05 GMT

Thanks for your post @robertcareyfood, I'm sorry to hear that there seems to be a discrepancy on this report. I went ahead and created a case for you with the Payroll Support team who can review your account and this report - and provide you with more informaiton. They'll email you as soon as they can.

Phone support is also available from 6am PT Monday through Friday you'd prefer to call. If you do call let the team know you need help with Payroll specifically and you'll be transfered to a specialist.

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Why is the actual amount we have sent through Square Payroll not the actual labor cost?

Re: Square Employee Management Update - Track Labor Costs