1. Name the payroll schedule
On the Pay schedules page, click Pay schedule name
Enter a descriptive name (e.g. Bi-weekly payroll) to easily identify the schedule
2. Set the pay frequency
Click Pay frequency
Select how often the client will pay employees (e.g. weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly)
3. Define the anchor dates
In the Anchor dates section, set:
End of next pay period – The last day of the current pay period
Next pay date – The date employees will receive their pay
4. Choose a pay day movement setting
This determines how Paiday Payroll handles pay dates that fall on weekends or holidays:
Previous business day – Deposits are made the business day before
Next business day – Deposits are made the business day after
5. Save your schedule
Click Save to finalize the payroll schedule
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since laws and regulations are subject to change and may differ by location, please consult a legal or HR professional for personalized guidance.