It's reflected in the true cost of employment. We tend to think that the number on the check is what it costs our employer to keep us employed. What we need to do is look at the gross amount, then add the employer's half of the SS and Medicare taxes. I think a lot of people would be surprised to find out how much they're getting syphoned off.The claim that employers pay payroll taxes is a leftwing hoax. That money all comes out of employee compensation.