Running payroll can take hours if you do it by hand. Full-service payroll software streamlines the payroll process by handling payroll tax calculations, filings, and deposits. But, you typically need to log in and click a few buttons to process payroll. You might be wondering, Is there a way to automate payroll? The answer is […]
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Should You Run Weekly Payroll or Biweekly?
Most businesses, 70%, pay employees weekly or biweekly. But between weekly payroll and biweekly payroll, which is best for your business?
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Pay Frequency: How Often Should I Pay My Employees?
Pay frequency, or how often you pay your team, is one of the first decisions you must make when you hire your first employee.
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How to Calculate Hours Worked for Payroll [+ Tools to Use]
You must know each employee’s hours worked to run payroll. To do that, you must calculate hours worked. So, what does the process of calculating hours worked look like? Learn how to calculate hours worked step-by-step below, plus get an in-depth example.
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Payroll Cutoffs: Best Practices to Pay Your Employees on Time
Paying your employees on time is essential, especially because 62% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Plus, many state pay frequency requirements regulate when you pay employees. Understand payroll cutoffs to pay your team on time, every time. So, what is a “payroll cutoff?”
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How Will Leap Year Payroll Impact Your Business in 2024?
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.
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Calculating Overtime for Semimonthly Pay Periods
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!).
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Must-know Pay Frequency Requirements by State
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.
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What Is a Workweek?
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?
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Can Employees Be 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.
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