{"id":15460,"date":"2025-01-24T01:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T01:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/?p=15460"},"modified":"2026-04-14T03:18:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T03:18:55","slug":"pay-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/pay-period\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Pay Period? Types, Schedules & How to Choose in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pay period is the recurring schedule that determines when employees earn wages and receive their paychecks, whether that’s weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. In the Philippines, the Labor Code requires employers to pay workers at least twice a month, with no more than 16 days between paydays. Picking the wrong schedule can lead to overtime miscalculations, cash flow strain, or compliance headaches with BIR and DOLE.<\/p>\n

Here’s a breakdown of how each type works, what Philippine law says, and how to choose the right one for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • In the Philippines, businesses must pay employees at least twice a month, following labor law rules.<\/li>\n
  • Companies can choose different pay schedules like daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly, depending on their needs.<\/li>\n
  • Payroll must be handled carefully to avoid mistakes with salaries, taxes, and government deductions.<\/li>\n
  • The most common setup for Philippine businesses is semi-monthly (15th and 30th), but weekly or bi-weekly can work better for hourly or project-based staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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