What are run categories assigned to in order to pay workers?

• A. Time Off Requests and Holidays
• B. Employee Records and Tax Data
• C. Pay groups and Period Schedules
• D. Banks and Payroll Frequencies

Answer: (C)

Run categories determine which payroll processing path a worker belongs to. They connect each employee to the appropriate payroll run by specifying the pay group and the period schedule that should be used when calculating and delivering pay. The pay group sets the payroll context (jurisdiction, rules, taxes, etc.), while the period schedule defines the timing of the pay run. By assigning a run category, the system knows exactly which payroll run to execute for that worker, ensuring they’re paid correctly and on the right schedule.

Time off requests and holidays are part of time and leave management and don’t decide which payroll run to use. Employee records and tax data are essential for payroll calculations but don’t by themselves route an employee to a particular run. Banks and payroll frequencies affect payment delivery and how often you run payroll, but the run category specifically links to the correct run via pay group and period schedule.