Stop employee's salary processing
Updated in February - 2026 | Subscribe to watch greytHR how-to video
Stopping salary processing can be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as when an employee has resigned, has been terminated, or is on an extended leave of absence. It is an important task that requires careful attention to detail and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
The Stop Salary Processing page in the greytHR Admin portal allows you to stop an employee’s salary. You must perform this process if the employee is on leave for long or absconded. The page displays the list of employees excluded from salary processing.
To view the Stop Salary Processing page, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Stop Salary Processing.
Stop salary processing for an employee
To stop salary processing for an employee, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Stop Salary Processing.
On the Stop Salary Processing page, use the Employee dropdown list to view a list of employees.
Click Add Stop Salary Processing. The form appears.
From the Search Employee search box, search for an employee whose salary you want to stop.
In the Reason for stopping salary process text box, enter a valid reason.
Click Save to stop the salary processing of the employee. A success message appears. The employee is now added to the stop salary processing list.
Note: You can also remove the employee from the stop salary processing list by clicking the Delete icon available in the row.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Stop Salary Processing in greytHR?
Stopping salary processing means excluding an employee from payroll calculation so that no salary is processed for them until the stop is removed.
When should salary processing be stopped for an employee?
Salary processing should be stopped when an employee is absconded, on long-term leave, resigned, or terminated, and is not eligible for salary processing.
How is stopping salary processing different from holding salary payout?
Stopping salary processing excludes the employee from payroll calculation entirely, whereas holding salary payout processes the payroll but withholds the salary payment.
How can I stop salary processing for an employee?
To stop salary processing for an employee, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Payroll Inputs > Stop Salary Processing.
On the Stop Salary Processing page, use the Employee dropdown list to view a list of employees.
Click Add Stop Salary Processing. The form appears.
From the Search Employee search box, search for an employee whose salary you want to stop.
In the Reason for stopping salary process text box, enter a valid reason.
Click Save to stop the salary processing of the employee. A success message appears. The employee is now added to the stop salary processing list.
Will payroll be calculated for an employee whose salary processing is stopped?
No. Once salary processing is stopped, the employee is excluded from payroll calculations.
Can salary processing be resumed for an employee?
Yes. Salary processing can be resumed by removing the employee from the Stop Salary Processing list.
Can I stop salary processing for multiple employees at once?
No. Salary processing must be stopped individually for each employee.
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