Why 1pay

Connected, local and supported.

One platform for the workflow, the Philippine payroll rules and the help to get it running.

Connected

  • Attendance, requests and approvals flow into payroll.
  • Employees view payslips and file requests in self-service.
  • Payroll, attendance, leave, government and audit reports in one place.

Built for the Philippines

  • Overnight shifts and night differential handled in the workflow.
  • Configurable pay periods, with holiday and overtime rates.
  • Government deduction tables and BIR, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG reports.

Support when you need it

  • 1Assist, the built-in AI assistant, for payroll and labor questions (guidance only).
  • Managed Payroll Services from the 1pay team.
  • Guided demo and onboarding with the 1pay team.
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The problem

Payroll shouldn’t take this much juggling.

When attendance, requests and pay rules live in different places, every cut-off turns into manual checking.

Attendance in one place, payroll in another

Time records sit in spreadsheets, logbooks or separate tools, then get re-keyed before every pay run.

Complex shifts and pay rules

Overnight shifts, night differential, overtime and holiday rates need careful checking each cut-off.

Requests scattered across chats

Leave and overtime requests arrive by message or paper, so approvals are hard to track and easy to miss.

Deductions and reports to get right

SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and BIR requirements need current tables and report-ready outputs.

The stakes of Philippine payroll

Philippine payroll figures from DOLE, tax rules and news reports.

Employee trust23,496questions to DOLE’s hotline in 2025 were about final pay, the most common labor standards issue.

When pay is late or wrong, employees notice, and some take their questions to DOLE. Accurate, on-time payslips protect the trust you built.

DOLE Hotline 1349 data, 2025 (out of 168,853 questions), via Inquirer
Compliance risk1,000+ firmsfailed to give 13th month pay, among about 15,300 companies DOLE inspected in 2020.

One deadline is easy to miss when SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and the BIR each add their own tables and filings.

DOLE inspections, 2020, reported by Malaya
Late-payment penalties2% a monthpenalty on SSS contributions that are not remitted on time.

The BIR adds a 25% surcharge and 12% annual interest on late-filed or unpaid taxes, including withholding tax.

SSS Act of 2018 (via ASEAN Briefing); NIRC Sec. 248 and 249 (via Batas Natin)
DOLE exposure₱8.34 billionin awards to more than 109,000 workers through DOLE-facilitated settlements in 2025.

When a claim is raised, organized and accurate payroll records make it easier to respond.

DOLE 2025 results, reported by Manila Bulletin

1pay keeps attendance, requests and payroll in one workflow, with Philippine government deduction tables built in, so your team works from one set of records instead of juggling spreadsheets. Sources: Inquirer: Final pay compliance top labor concern · Malaya: 13th month pay inspections · ASEAN Briefing · Batas Natin: BIR penalties · Manila Bulletin: DOLE 2025 results

Discover 1pay

Everything you need to connect workforce and payroll.

Explore the workflows behind 1pay, then dive deeper into the features that matter to your team.

Payroll Management

Keep payroll preparation, approvals and records in one connected process.

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Attendance & Timekeeping

Capture employee time, manage schedules and review overnight shifts.

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1pay Mobile App

Bring attendance, payslips, requests and approvals to Android.

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1Assist AI Assistant

Explore built-in guidance for payroll and labor-related questions.

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Reports

Review payroll and workforce information.

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Free Payroll Calculators

Explore common Philippine payroll calculation examples.

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Solutions

Built around the way your business works.

See how 1pay supports different attendance, scheduling and payroll requirements.

BPO

Overnight shifts, rotating schedules and night differential.

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Restaurants

Branch attendance, shifting schedules and payroll.

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Construction

Job-site attendance, daily-paid workers and reporting.

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Managed Payroll Services

Work with the 1pay team on payroll processing.

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All Industries

Explore SMEs, Retail, Manufacturing and more.

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Built for Philippine businesses.

1pay is designed to connect attendance, employee information, workforce requests, payroll and reporting in one practical workflow.

20 yearsExperience in Philippine payroll solutions
200+Businesses served
100%Philippine focused
1Connected platform
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How 1pay works

From attendance to payroll, made simpler.

Explore the five connected steps that bring your workforce information, requests, payroll, and reports together in 1pay.

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Time & AttendanceTrack time & shifts
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Employee InformationKeep records organized
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Requests & ApprovalsLeave, OT & more
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PayrollProcess pay
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ReportsReview & export
Solutions for different businesses

Built for Philippine industries.

Choose your industry to explore the workflows and five priority features covered in a tailored 1pay demo.

Restaurants

Manage busy shifts across one or multiple branches. Connect branch attendance, daily-rate payroll, overtime, holiday pay and leave requests in one workflow.

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Construction

Connect site attendance, daily-paid crews and project-based payroll. Explore GPS-based attendance, project cost centers, overtime and payroll reports by project.

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SMEs

Simple, scalable payroll and workforce workflows for growing teams.

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Retail

Keep branch teams organized with multi-branch management, shift schedules, holiday and rest day pay, employee transfers and branch-level reports.

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Manufacturing

Track rotating production shifts and attendance while reviewing overtime, night differential and payroll reports by department or cost center.

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Need someone to handle payroll for you?

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Resources & insights

Payroll Insights & Guides for Philippine Businesses.

13th Month Pay
Payroll guide

How to Calculate 13th Month Pay in the Philippines

A practical guide with examples and common questions.

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Payroll vs. Excel
Best practices

Payroll Software vs. Excel: Which Is Better?

Understand when spreadsheets begin to become difficult to manage.

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Payroll Automation
Payroll automation

How Payroll Automation Can Reduce Payroll Errors

Explore how connected workflows reduce repetitive manual steps.

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Night Differential
Philippine payroll

How to Calculate Night Differential Pay

A straightforward guide for qualifying night-work hours.

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Questions answered

Frequently asked questions.

A first-stop guide for HR, business owners and employees exploring 1pay.

What is 1pay?

1pay is a Philippine payroll and workforce management platform that connects time and attendance, employee records, requests, approvals, payroll processing, and reports.

Who is 1pay designed for?

1pay is built for Philippine businesses, including BPOs, restaurants, construction companies, SMEs, retail and manufacturing teams. Features and setup can vary by business, so book a demo to see how it fits yours.

How could restaurant employees record attendance?

Staff can record time-in and time-out, including from the 1pay Mobile App (coming soon to Android), We will help you choose the setup that suits your restaurant during a demo.

Can 1pay help with night shifts and overtime?

Yes. 1pay treats an overnight shift that crosses midnight as one continuous workday and automatically calculates the night-shift hours for payroll review.

What is 1Assist?

1Assist is an AI chatbot inside the 1pay desktop system that answers questions about DOLE labor rules, government contributions and payroll. It is guidance only, not legal advice, so verify answers against the cited source.

Can employees file leave requests or access payslips?

Yes. Employees can file leave and overtime requests, with attachments, and view their payslips. The 1pay Mobile App (coming soon to Android) brings this to their phones, and managers can approve requests there too.

Can one business manage multiple branches or BPO clients?

Tell us about your branches or clients when you book a demo, and we will show how your setup would work in 1pay.

Can employees use 1pay on mobile, or is it desktop only?

1pay runs as a desktop system, and the 1pay Mobile App is on its way. It is currently in development for Android (Google Play). Employees will be able to time in and out, view attendance history and payslips, file leave and overtime requests and get notifications, and managers can approve requests. Data from the app is synchronized to the desktop system. 1Assist is available in the desktop system.

Can existing iSuweldo customers transition?

We are preparing a migration and onboarding process for iSuweldo customers. Contact us to talk through your timeline and data transfer needs.

Are the free payroll calculators official payroll advice?

No. The interactive examples are educational estimates. Employee coverage, pay components, statutory rules and current contribution tables can affect real computations.

How do I know the price and request a demo?

Visit our Pricing page to calculate your estimated subscription based on your active employees, then book a demo to discuss your requirements.

Does 1pay support different payroll periods?

1pay supports configurable payroll periods, including daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and semi-monthly setups. Ask our team which configuration is appropriate for your business.

Can 1pay handle Philippine government deductions?

1pay supports Philippine statutory payroll deductions including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG (HDMF), and BIR withholding tax.

What is required to get started with 1pay?

Start by booking a demo with your name, email, company and team size. Our team will follow up to learn about your current payroll process and requirements, then discuss setup, implementation needs, and the next steps.

Can existing employee and payroll data be migrated?

Migration requirements depend on your existing system and available data. Contact our team to review data formats, migration options, and any preparation needed before onboarding.

How does 1pay handle employee information and access permissions?

Access to employee and payroll information is managed according to configured roles and permissions. Ask our team to demonstrate the available access controls and discuss your organization’s security requirements.

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