Calculating Overtime for Semimonthly Pay Periods by @patriotsoftware

Eighteen percent of businesses pay employees semimonthly. If you use semimonthly pay periods and have nonexempt employees who work overtime, read on. We’ll break down calculating overtime for semimonthly pay periods (complete with examples!). What is a semimonthly pay period? Semimonthly pay is a type of pay frequency where employers pay employees twice per month.