Pay Schedules Archives - Patriot Software Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:57:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Pay Schedules Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 Calculating Overtime for Semimonthly Pay Periods https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/calculating-overtime-semimonthly-pay-periods/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:30:11 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62241 Eighteen percent of businesses pay employees semimonthly. If you use semimonthly pay periods and have nonexempt employees who work overtime, read on. We’ll break down calculating overtime for semimonthly pay periods (complete with examples!). What is a semimonthly pay period? Semimonthly pay is a type of pay frequency where employers pay employees twice per month. […]]]> Must-know Pay Frequency Requirements by State https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/pay-frequency-requirements-state-federal/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:42:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/pay-frequency-requirements-state-federal/ How often do you need to pay your employees? When you choose a paycheck frequency for your business, you need to follow state and federal payment laws. Learn about pay frequency requirements by state and federal payday laws. State and federal pay frequency requirements To stay compliant, you must know federal and state pay frequency […]]]> What Is a Workweek? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-determine-a-workweek-and-employee-pay/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/how-to-determine-a-workweek-and-employee-pay/ Let’s say your employees come to work Monday through Friday. They don’t work at all on Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Friday is their workweek, right? Not when it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and your payroll. For payroll, there are no such things as business days and weekends. Every day must […]]]> Can Employees Be Paid Quarterly? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employees-paid-quarterly/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:38:42 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/employees-paid-quarterly/ When you’re trying to decide how often to pay employees, you’ll realize there are several options. Common pay frequencies include weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly. But, you might be wondering if your employees can be paid quarterly. Is a quarterly payment schedule legal? Federal laws do not mandate how frequently you must pay employees. However, […]]]> Bimonthly Payroll: A Rare Unicorn, Is it Even Legal, and More https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/bimonthly-payroll-definition-rules/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:35:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/bimonthly-payroll-definition-rules/ You’re trying to figure out a decent pay frequency for your business. There are a number of popular options, like weekly payroll, and some that are a little more out there, like bimonthly payroll. Have you ever heard of bimonthly payroll? If you have, would you consider it for your small business? You may not […]]]> Biweekly vs. Semimonthly Payroll https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/biweekly-vs-semimonthly-payroll/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:43:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/biweekly-vs-semimonthly-payroll/ Deciding on a pay frequency for your small business is an important decision. Your pay frequency determines how often you process payroll and when employees receive their paychecks. Two popular, yet easily confused, pay periods are biweekly and semimonthly. Knowing the difference between biweekly vs. semimonthly payroll can prevent financial setbacks, keep your business legally […]]]> How Often Employees Get Paid Depends on One Thing—Pay Frequency https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/pay-frequency/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:20:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/pay-frequency/ Pay frequency is one of the first decisions you must make when you hire your first employee. If you haven’t thought about payroll frequency, now’s the time to start. Employee satisfaction, legal compliance, and cash flow may depend on it. If you’re asking yourself what is pay frequency, no worries. You’re likely already familiar with […]]]> If You’re Thinking About Changing Payroll Frequency, Read This First https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/changing-payroll-frequency-rules-process/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/changing-payroll-frequency-rules-process/ Tired of how often you run payroll and pay employees? Before changing payroll frequency, there are a number of things to consider. Making this kind of change could do more than ruffle your employees’ feathers—it could land you in hot legal water. Just look at the court case, Wilkinson v. W.Va State Office of Governor. […]]]> 6 Steps to Creating and Sticking to Your Payroll Calendar https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employer-payroll-calendar/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:12:03 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=51262 Employer A runs payroll at the same time every regular pay period. No hiccups—just a smooth, reliable process. Employer B tends to scramble, often forgetting about cutoff periods and being forced to expedite payroll. Quite stressful, and a bit expensive after a while.  The difference? Employer A uses a payroll calendar—and sticks to it.  What […]]]> How Will Leap Year Payroll Impact Your Business in 2020? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/leap-year-payroll/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:05:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=48820 Every four years, February magically has 29 days instead of 28. Ok, so maybe it’s not magic. But it is a leap year. And when leap year rolls around every four years, your business needs to be prepared. Read on to learn about leap year payroll and steps for handling payroll during a leap year. […]]]>