---
title: Why Does Sprout Payroll Show an Earlier Separation Date Than Sprout HR?
---

[Skip to content](https://guide.sprout.ph/why-does-sprout-payroll-show-an-earlier-separation-date-than-sprout-hr#main-content)

[![Sprout Logo-3](https://guide.sprout.ph/hs-fs/hubfs/Sprout%20Logo-3.png?width=200&height=78&name=Sprout%20Logo-3.png)](https://guide.sprout.ph/?hsLang=en)

Open main navigation

Close main navigation

 How can we help you?

- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

1. [Sprout](https://guide.sprout.ph/?hsLang=en)
2. [Sprout Payroll](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en)
3. [Employees](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#employees)

# Why Does Sprout Payroll Show an Earlier Separation Date Than Sprout HR?

When processing offboarding and final pay extractions, you may notice that the date displayed in Sprout Payroll appears one day earlier than the Separation Date recorded in Sprout HR.   
Around separation, the two modules measure distinct operational milestones:

- **Sprout HR (Separation Date):** The first official day the individual is no longer an active employee.
- **Sprout Payroll (Last Working Day / End Date):** The final active working day for Final Pay extraction (calculated as one calendar day prior to the HR Separation Date).

**What to enter in Sprout HR**

Set the Separation Date in Sprout HR to the day immediately following the employee's actual last working day. For example, if an employee’s actual last working day is September 18, enter September 19 as their Separation Date in Sprout HR so the employee remains punch-enabled through September 18 and Sprout Payroll accurately captures September 18 as the Last Working Day for final pay computation.

*Got a question or need extra help?* [*Sidekick*](https://sidekick.sprout.ph/) *makes it easy — get answers, raise a ticket, or schedule a call with our experts, all in one place.*

- [News & Updates](https://guide.sprout.ph/news-updates?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [BIR](https://guide.sprout.ph/news-updates?hsLang=en#bir)
    - [DOLE](https://guide.sprout.ph/news-updates?hsLang=en#dole)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/news-updates?hsLang=en#faqs)
- [Sprout Payroll Infographics](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll-infographics?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Infographics](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll-infographics?hsLang=en#infographics)
- [Sprout Keeper](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-keeper?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-keeper?hsLang=en#faqs)
- [Sprout Benefits](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-benefits?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Sprout Pulse](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-benefits?hsLang=en#sprout-pulse)
    - [Sprout Wellness](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-benefits?hsLang=en#sprout-wellness)
- [Performance Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/performance-management?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://guide.sprout.ph/performance-management?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions)
    - [Learning Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/performance-management?hsLang=en#learning-management)
    - [New Features](https://guide.sprout.ph/performance-management?hsLang=en#new-features)
    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/performance-management?hsLang=en#setup)
- [Sprout Sidekick](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Sidekick Central](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#sidekick-central)
    - [Payslip Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#payslip-agent)
    - [Concierge Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#concierge-agent)
    - [Sprout Info Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#sprout-info-agent)
    - [Compliance Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#compliance-agent)
    - [Attendance Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#attendance-agent)
    - [Records Agent](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#records-agent)
    - [Helpdesk](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#helpdesk)
    - [Sidekick](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-sidekick?hsLang=en#sidekick)
- [Sprout Ecosystem](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-ecosystem?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [User Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-ecosystem?hsLang=en#user-management)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-ecosystem?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [What's Happening Widget](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-ecosystem?hsLang=en#whats-happening-widget)
- [Sprout Onboarding Module](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-onboarding-module?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Users](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-onboarding-module?hsLang=en#users)
- [Sprout HR Infographics](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr-infographics?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [HR Infographics](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr-infographics?hsLang=en#hr-infographics)
- [Sprout Insight](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-insight?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-insight?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions-faqs)
    - [HR Dashboards](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-insight?hsLang=en#hr-dashboards)
    - [Payroll Dashboards](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-insight?hsLang=en#payroll-dashboards)
- [Sprout Finances](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Finances Admin Dashboard](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#finances-admin-dashboard)
    - [Sprout ReadyCash](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#sprout-readycash)
    - [Sprout ReadyWage](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#sprout-readywage)
    - [DAT File](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#dat-file)
    - [Sprout ReadyCash - Netbank](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-finances?hsLang=en#sprout-readycash-netbank)
- [Sprout Mobile App](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Approval Center](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#approval-center)
    - [Attendance](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#attendance)
    - [Clock In Features](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#clock-in-features)
    - [Employee Directory](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#employee-directory)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Login](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#login)
    - [My Request](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#my-request)
    - [Payroll](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#payroll)
    - [Finances](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#finances)
    - [Artificial Intelligence](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-mobile-app?hsLang=en#artificial-intelligence)
- [Sprout Payroll](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [13th Month](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#13th-month)
    - [Adjustment Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#adjustment-report)
    - [Adjustments](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#adjustments)
    - [Audit Trail](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#audit-trail)
    - [BIR Forms](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#bir-forms)
    - [Company Profile](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#company-profile)
    - [DAT/Bank Files](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#dat-bank-files)
    - [Demographic](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#demographic)
    - [Employees](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#employees)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Final Pay](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#final-pay)
    - [General Ledger](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#general-ledger)
    - [General Payroll Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#general-payroll-setup)
    - [Modification](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#modification)
    - [Monthly Summary](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#monthly-summary)
    - [New Hire Proration](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#new-hire-proration)
    - [Other Statutory-Related Reports](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#other-statutory-related-reports)
    - [Pag-Ibig/HDMF Reports](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#pag-ibig-hdmf-reports)
    - [Password Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#password-management)
    - [Payroll Runs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#payroll-runs)
    - [Payroll Scenarios](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#payroll-scenarios)
    - [Payroll Summary](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#payroll-summary)
    - [Payroll Transactions](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#payroll-transactions)
    - [Payroll Users](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#payroll-users)
    - [PhilHealth Reports](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#philhealth-reports)
    - [Processing](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#processing)
    - [RBAC](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#rbac)
    - [Report Logs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#report-logs)
    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [SSS Reports](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#sss-reports)
    - [Statutory](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#statutory)
    - [Tax Computation](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#tax-computation)
    - [YTD Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#ytd-report)
    - [YTD Report - Adjustments](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-payroll?hsLang=en#ytd-report-adjustments)
- [Sprout HR](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Add/Edit/Delete Employees](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#add-edit-delete-employees)
    - [Announcements](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#announcements)
    - [Application Access](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#application-access)
    - [Application Filing](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#application-filing)
    - [Approval Center](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#approval-center)
    - [Approval, Rejection, and Cancellation](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#approval-rejection-and-cancellation)
    - [Assets, Visas, Benefits Types, Loans](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#assets-visas-benefits-types-loans)
    - [Attendance Application Policies](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#attendance-application-policies)
    - [Attendance Logs](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#attendance-logs)
    - [Attendance Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#attendance-management)
    - [Attendance Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#attendance-report)
    - [Attendance Report Policies](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#attendance-report-policies)
    - [Audit Trail](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#audit-trail)
    - [Biometrics](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#biometrics)
    - [Bulk Uploads](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#bulk-uploads)
    - [Certificate of Attendance Application Email Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#certificate-of-attendance-application-email-templates)
    - [Company Profile](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#company-profile)
    - [Company Tools](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#company-tools)
    - [Date Tagging of Work Schedules](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#date-tagging-of-work-schedules)
    - [Employee List Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#employee-list-report)
    - [Employee Profile](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#employee-profile)
    - [Employee Profile Access](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#employee-profile-access)
    - [Filing and Editing Applications](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#filing-and-editing-applications)
    - [Form Generator](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#form-generator)
    - [Form Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#form-templates)
    - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions-faqs)
    - [Holiday Policies](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#holiday-policies)
    - [Leave Application Email Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#leave-application-email-templates)
    - [Leave Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#leave-report)
    - [Locations](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#locations)
    - [Login](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#login)
    - [Memo Search](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#memo-search)
    - [Module Access](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#module-access)
    - [My Attendance](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#my-attendance)
    - [My Profile](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#my-profile)
    - [New Updates & Announcements](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#new-updates-announcements)
    - [Official Business Application Email Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#official-business-application-email-templates)
    - [Other Policies](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#other-policies)
    - [Overtime Application Email Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#overtime-application-email-templates)
    - [Overtime Report](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#overtime-report)
    - [Password](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#password)
    - [Payroll Summary](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#payroll-summary)
    - [Project Tagging](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#project-tagging)
    - [Reports Access](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#reports-access)
    - [Resolution Center](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#resolution-center)
    - [Scenarios](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#scenarios)
    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#single-sign-on-sso)
    - [Syncing](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#syncing)
    - [Timesheet Lock](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#timesheet-lock)
    - [Troubleshooting](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#troubleshooting)
    - [Undertime Application Email Templates](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#undertime-application-email-templates)
    - [Work Schedules](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#work-schedules)
    - [Feature Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/sprout-hr?hsLang=en#feature-management)
- [Referrly](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Applicant Guides](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#applicant-guides)
    - [Employee Guides](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#employee-guides)
    - [HR Guides - Job Openings](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#hr-guides-job-openings)
    - [HR Guides - Applicants](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#hr-guides-applicants)
    - [HR Guides - Reward Payouts](https://guide.sprout.ph/referrly?hsLang=en#hr-guides-reward-payouts)
- [Hubstaff](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Accounting and Invoicing](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#accounting-and-invoicing)
    - [API](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#api)
    - [Communication](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#communication)
    - [CRM](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#crm)
    - [Helpdesk](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#helpdesk)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Project Management](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#project-management)
    - [Zapier](https://guide.sprout.ph/hubstaff?hsLang=en#zapier)
- [Billings and Invoices](https://guide.sprout.ph/billings-and-invoices?hsLang=en)
- [API Services](https://guide.sprout.ph/api-services?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/api-services?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/api-services?hsLang=en#faqs)
- [Perform Pro](https://guide.sprout.ph/perform-pro?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/perform-pro?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/perform-pro?hsLang=en#faqs)
- [Jazz HR](https://guide.sprout.ph/jazz-hr?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/jazz-hr?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/jazz-hr?hsLang=en#faqs)
- [Comply](https://guide.sprout.ph/comply?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://guide.sprout.ph/comply?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions)
- [Teamtailor](https://guide.sprout.ph/teamtailor?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [FAQs](https://guide.sprout.ph/teamtailor?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/teamtailor?hsLang=en#setup)
    - [Feature](https://guide.sprout.ph/teamtailor?hsLang=en#feature)
- [Command Center](https://guide.sprout.ph/command-center?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Employee Onboarding](https://guide.sprout.ph/command-center?hsLang=en#employee-onboarding)
    - [Employee Offboarding](https://guide.sprout.ph/command-center?hsLang=en#employee-offboarding)
    - [FAQ's](https://guide.sprout.ph/command-center?hsLang=en#faqs)
    - [Setup](https://guide.sprout.ph/command-center?hsLang=en#setup)

Copyright © 2025, Sprout Solutions