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How to Generate a New ROE

You can generate a Record of Employment (ROE) directly from the payroll platform. This guide walks you through how to create and finalize an ROE for an employee.

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Written by Rachel Fisch
Updated over a month ago

Steps to generate a new ROE

  1. Go to Business Settings

    • From the main menu, click Settings

    • Open the Employees tab

  2. Find the employee

    • Locate the employee who needs an ROE

    • Click the next to their name

    • Select "View ROEs"

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  3. Click "Generate New ROE"
    This button appears at the top right of the ROE section.

  4. Select the business and pay schedule

    • Choose the correct Business Entity

    • Select the employee’s associated Pay Schedule

    • Click Continue to move to the next step

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  5. Fill in the ROE details
    Complete the following fields:

Field

Description

First Day Worked

The date the employee first started working

Last Day Worked

The final day the employee worked or received pay

Separation Code

Select the appropriate reason from the dropdown

  • Click Generate ROE to proceed

How to finalize the ROE

  1. Click the next to the draft ROE and select "Edit"

  2. The ROE form will open. If there are any errors, they’ll be flagged in red at the top

  3. Update the required fields to resolve any issues

  4. Click Save Changes

  5. Once all errors are cleared and changes are saved, the Finalize ROE button will become active

  6. Click Finalize ROE to complete the process

What happens next

  • The finalized ROE file is now available to download and submit through ROE Web, for self submitters

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  • If your submission type is managed, the "Submit" button will be inactive the ROE file will be automatically uploaded.

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💡 Note: If changes are needed after finalizing, you can create a new ROE by duplicating the original and finalizing it again with the updated details.

💡 Not sure what submitter type you are? See: ROE Submission Types: Self Submitter vs. Managed Submitter

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since laws and regulations are subject to change and may differ by location, please consult a legal or HR professional for personalized guidance.

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