APA Code of Ethics
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To be mindful of the personal aspect of the payroll relationship between employer and employee, and to ensure that harmony is maintained through constant concern for the Payroll Professional’s fellow employees.
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To strive for perfect compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of all payroll activities.
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To keep abreast of the state of the payroll art with regard to developments in payroll technologies.
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To be current with legislative developments and actions on the part of regulatory bodies, insofar as they affect payroll.
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To maintain the absolute confidentiality of the payroll within the procedures of the employer.
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To refrain from using Association’s activities for one’s personal self-interest or financial gain.
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To take as one’s commitment the enhancement of one’s professional abilities through the resources of the American Payroll Association.
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To support one’s fellow Payroll Professionals, both within and outside one’s organization.