While it might seem that paying employees every other week works out to the same thing, there are some key differences that will affect your choice of payroll timing. The benefits of a bi-weekly ...

Most states have payday laws, which mandate how often employees should be paid. If your state requires at least biweekly payments, you may pay employees more frequently but not less. An employer who ...

2026 may include an extra pay cycle for employers that pay biweekly. Now is the time for employers to examine their payroll practices and plan accordingly. Employers that pay their employees on a ...

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 ...

Typically, there are 52 weeks in a calendar year. That means employers that pay their workforces on a biweekly basis will have a total of 26 pay days in a given year — except, of course, for years in ...

Today, this payroll schedule means an estimated 70 percent of employees in the U.S. live paycheck-to-paycheck – and many struggle to make necessary purchases or payments in the days leading up to ...

Not sure how often to pay your employees? We discuss various cadences to help you choose the right one for your business. There are a lot of factors to consider when setting a pay schedule, including ...

You are receiving this message because, based on your current position type as of January 14, 2026, you have been identified as an employee who will move from a monthly current pay schedule to a ...

Beginning in July 2021, all UW System employees who are paid monthly—including UW–Madison employees—will be moved to a biweekly pay schedule. For these employees, most deductions for benefits such as ...

If you’re paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule, did you know there are two months when you’ll receive three paychecks instead of two? While you might be tempted to go out and spend that extra money, there ...