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    • Gusto

      525 20th St San Francisco, CA 94107-4345

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforGusto

    Payroll Services
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.11/5stars

    Average of 158 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    265 complaints closed in last 3 years

    175 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 3/28/2024

    Years in Business: 12

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Gusto’s scalable payroll and HR system gives you competitive compensation tools and expert, data-backed guidance.

    Products & Services

    This company offers provides payroll, benefits and workers' comp insurance to small businesses in the United States.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    525 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-4345
    BBB File Opened:
    7/11/2013
    Years in Business:
    12
    Business Started:
    11/18/2011
    Business Incorporated:
    7/23/2012
    Accredited Since:
    3/28/2024
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of 0K28399 for this business, issued by California Department of Insurance/CDI. The expiration date of this license is 6/30/2025.

    These agencies may include:

    California Department of Insurance/CDI

    300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1700

    Sacramento CA 95814

    (800) 927-4357

    http://www.insurance.ca.gov/

    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    2447
    Business Management
    • Ms. Brittany Naylor, Manager of Client Relations
    • Mr. Alex Swan
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Brittany Naylor, Manager of Client Relations

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Brittany Naylor, Manager of Client Relations
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    265 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    08/19/2024

    I own a landscape business and use Gusto for payroll services. Recently, I needed to switch two employees from direct deposit to check for a single payroll cycle (pay date: Fri. Aug. 2nd). After making the change, I received confirmation from Gusto that the funds would still be removed from the company's bank account and then re-deposited.I issued the paper checks on Friday, August 2nd, as prompted by Gusto. However, on Monday, August 5th, both employees received duplicate payments via direct deposit. One employee had the funds withdrawn without issue, but the second, *************************, incurred a $27.50 UCF Fee instead of the withdrawal.Concerned, I contacted Gusto on August 5th. I was informed:1.They didnt know why the fee occurred.2.The fee shouldnt have been charged.3.They claimed the fee wasnt actually processed.4.They would follow up with an update after their internal support team investigated.After 14 days with no response, I reached out to Gusto again on August 19th. After spending an hour with support, I was told:1.They still didnt know why the fee was charged.2.They wouldnt take any action to rectify the situation.3.I should address the issue with his bank directly.In a few months, my experience with Gusto has resulted in more issues than all previous years combinedstarting with radically incorrect Q1 unemployment filings, incorrect notice about Q2 filings, blocked payrolls, and several other complications. Gustos handling of this latest issue, inability to clearly explain the situation, refusal to take responsibility, and leaving me to resolve it are simply the cherry on top of a horrible experience that forced me to change payroll providers. I am submitting this complaint to the BBB to seek assistance and highlight the consistently unacceptable service Ive received from Gusto.
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    Customer Reviews

    158 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Siobhan G

    5 stars

    08/20/2024

    Gusto consistently provides up-to-date services, ensuring a seamless experience without any issues. I have only positive things to say about Gusto. Everything is always up to date and I never have had an issue with anything.

    Gusto Response

    08/23/2024

    Thank you, *******, for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a seamless experience with Gusto. We appreciate your trust in us as your payroll provider and look forward to continuing to support you.

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