Has anybody else experimented with the new Payroll Admin Security function in v.24.1?

When I assign security, I see that the Salary and vacation accrual fields turn pink.  I assume that these should be the hidden fields for users who do not have access.  But when I check the 'require payroll access' box, and login with an account that doesn't have access, then entire employee record becomes unavailable to access.

Has anybody else run into this roadblock, or am I doing something wrong?