This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Typically, there are 52 weeks in a calendar year. That means ...

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 ...

Many employers pay workers on a biweekly or semi-monthly basis. For employees paid at an hourly rate, payroll calculations are processed by multiplying the number of hours worked by the hourly rate of ...

For some, it is an opportunity for a little well-deserved self-indulgence through shopping, dates, and dinners after weeks of hard work. For others, it is a moment of financial respite for paying off ...

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 ...

Woman holding and looking at a paycheck out of an envelope. Americans eagerly anticipate payday. For some, it is an opportunity for a little well-deserved self-indulgence through shopping, dates, and ...