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 ...
Like Katherine Heigl’s character in the 2008 film “27 Dresses,” employers in 2026 may run into an equally-numbered—albeit less quirky—quandary this year: a potential for 27 pay periods. And just as ...
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 ...