More frequent pay runs mean more administrative work but smaller, more predictable paychecks for employees.
Bi-weekly schedules are common in the US and produce 26 pay periods per year, including two months with three paydays.
Semi-monthly schedules pay on fixed dates twice a month, which simplifies salaried payroll but makes hourly calculations less uniform.
Check your state's pay frequency requirements before deciding.
General educational information, not legal or tax advice.
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