In 2026, employers with bi-weekly payroll schedules will encounter a 27-pay-period year. Advance planning can help avoid unintended payroll and budgeting impacts. An employee with an annual salary is ...

The traditional pay cycle is entrenched across American culture and business, but increasingly, it doesn’t work for everyday people. Biweekly or semi-monthly pay periods are a common practice for many ...

What is a pay period and why is it important? A pay period is an established timeframe during which workers earn wages. Each period has a start date and an end date. A new pay period begins the day ...