Employees online refers to digital portals or apps that employees can use to access their payslips online. A well-known example is DATEV Employee Online. Also systems like ADDISON OneClick with employee app or one Digital personnel file fulfil this function.

Basics

In modern digital payroll processes, payslips are no longer distributed exclusively in paper form. Instead, they are made available digitally after the payroll run.

Employees can access their documents via a personal portal or an app. Typical examples include DATEV Arbeitnehmer online or employee portals within payroll systems.

Classification in payroll accounting

Employee portals are a component of digital Payroll accounting. They do not serve to calculate the billing, but rather for the digital provision of the results.

Given that personal data is being processed, topics such as Data Protection in Payroll Accounting, GoBD and a structured Process documentation a role.

Typical systems

  • DATEV Employee Online – Portal for the digital provision of payroll documents
  • ADDISON OneClick Staff App – App for employees to access payroll documents
  • Digital personnel file – structured storage of personnel and payroll documents

These systems allow employees secure access to their personal payslips.

What documents are provided?

  • Payroll and salary statements
  • Income tax certificates
  • Social security statements
  • further payroll documents

Typical procedure

  1. Payroll is being processed
  2. Documents are generated digitally
  3. Documents are provided in the employee portal
  4. Employees access it via the portal or app

Practical relevance

In digital payroll services, an employee portal is often used as the final step in the payroll process. Once payroll has been processed, payslips are automatically generated and made available to employees in digital form.

Typical sources of error

  • Incorrect allocation of employee accounts
  • Incomplete document provision
  • Unclear access rights to personal documents

FAQ

Is an payslip available online for employees?

No. Employee portals merely provide payroll results. The actual payroll processing takes place within payroll accounting.

Which systems are commonly used?

Well-known systems include DATEV Arbeitnehmer online, as well as solutions within payroll systems such as ADDISON, which feature an employee app and digital personnel files.

Conclusion

‘Arbeitnehmer online’ refers to digital portals or apps used to provide payslips. Examples include DATEV Arbeitnehmer online or staff portals within payroll systems such as ADDISON.

Author the BAS editorial team Services pursuant to § 6 No. 3 and 4 StBerG, no tax or legal advice.

Brasser Accounting Solutions GmbH is a specialised accounting service provider and part of a corporate group with Quint GmbH (tax consultancy/auditing) and Service Place Årjäng AB (Swedish tax office). BAS exclusively performs services according to § 6 No. 3 and 4 StBerG and does not provide tax or legal advice.