A pay schedule with 52 pay periods per year, processing every seven days. Weekly payroll is most common in construction, manufacturing, and hospitality industries where hourly workers expect frequent payment.
Why Weekly Payroll matters for employers
Weekly payroll results in the highest administrative frequency of any pay schedule -- 52 runs per year -- which increases processing costs and demands more frequent payroll tax deposit activity. However, weekly pay is legally required for certain industries and employee types in some states, and it is preferred by hourly workers who rely on consistent weekly cash flow to manage personal expenses.
Because a weekly pay period aligns closely with the FLSA's 168-hour workweek definition, overtime calculations are relatively straightforward with weekly payroll. Bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll periods that span two workweeks require allocating hours correctly between weeks for overtime purposes.
How BEG handles Weekly Payroll for clients
BEG Managed Payroll handles Weekly Payroll as part of a fully managed payroll service at $25-$45 per employee per month. Clients do not need to track compliance rules, filing deadlines, or calculation methods related to Weekly Payroll on their own. Everything is included. Learn about BEG Managed Payroll.
Frequently asked questions
Do employers have to manage Weekly Payroll themselves?
No. A managed payroll provider handles Weekly Payroll as part of full-service payroll. BEG manages this for clients at $25-$45 PEPM with no system migration required.
What happens if Weekly Payroll is handled incorrectly?
Errors related to Weekly Payroll can trigger IRS penalties, state agency assessments, or employee disputes. Catching and correcting errors before filing is far less costly than after-the-fact corrections.
How does BEG handle Weekly Payroll for managed payroll clients?
BEG tracks, calculates, and remits everything related to Weekly Payroll as part of fully managed payroll. Clients do not need to monitor compliance -- that is included in the service at $25-$45 PEPM.
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About the author
Anthony Moretti is VP of Sales at Business Executive Group, where he builds BEG's managed payroll and HR service verticals for employers across Dallas-Fort Worth and nationwide. He writes the BEG Payroll Glossary to give employers plain-English answers on payroll and compliance.
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