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Payroll cadence looks like a clerical decision on paper, but it becomes an operational design choice the moment you start processing timecards, running calculations, handling retro pay, and explaining outcomes to managers and employees. Semi-monthly and biweekly pay schedules are both common, yet they stress your system in different ways. The difference shows up in paycheck dates, accrual behavior, overtime handling, and the practical reality of month-end close. If you h