Q. "Should we adjust our staff's biweekly pay since there is an extra pay period in 2026?" Answer: Yes, while you aren't required to change anything, most ministries should choose a strategy now to avoid a surprise "27th check" that could blow the budget or cause...
Margie Reed
Why Some Employers Will See an Extra Payroll in 2026
Every so often, the calendar creates a small but important payroll quirk: an extra pay period. In 2026, some businesses that run weekly or bi-weekly payrolls may experience an additional payroll cycle. While it may sound minor, this can have meaningful impacts on...
The End of Paper Checks? What the Fed’s Review Means for Employers
The way money moves in the U.S. is changing — and paper checks are increasingly on the wrong side of that shift. According to a recent report from CNN, the Federal Reserve is considering steps that could further reduce or even end the federal government’s reliance on...


