CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Gross billings	$ 11,700	$ 10,169	$ 9,856
Worksite employee payroll cost	$ 9,724	$ 8,449	$ 8,203

Payroll costs incurred (including share-based compensation) by the company's worksite employees that are directly related to services rendered by the worksite employees during the reporting period.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
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