Review Pay Frequency Laws in States Where You Have Employees Working

Highlights 
 
Impacted Employers: All employers. 

Effective Date: Immediate  

Summary: Federal law does not address how often or when wages must be paid to employees. However, most states have pay frequency laws detailing such requirements. Some states have different pay frequency requirements based on industry or employee classification (exempt or nonexempt). While certain states allow employees to be paid monthly, other states require semi-monthly, bi-weekly, or even weekly payment. We highlight some of the unique laws here including for example laws in New York, California and Rhode Island.

A general overview of pay frequency and pay timing requirements by state is available here.  

Next Steps: Employers should review the pay frequency laws in all states where they have employees working to determine whether they are in compliance and adjust as necessary.