On-Roll and Off-Roll

Meaning & Definition

On-Roll and Off-Roll

"On-roll" and "off-roll" refer to the employment status of individuals in a company's payroll. "On-roll" employees are those directly hired by the company and receive regular employment benefits. They are considered permanent staff. In contrast, "off-roll" employees may be contractual, temporary, or outsourced workers. They are not on the company's permanent payroll and might be employed through a third-party agency.