How do I choose the right first pay period for Zenefits payroll?

The combination of First Pay Period and First Check Date Pay for a pay schedule in Zenefits Payroll determines when workers are paid for each pay period.

To pay workers:

• on the last day of the period, simply choose the First Pay Period from the list that ends on the First Check Date.
• after the period ends, choose a First Pay Period that ends on a date before the First Check Date.

For example, let's say a company who has Zenefits Payroll and Time & Attendance sets a First Check Date of 7 / 1.

• Zenefits Payroll requires seven days between the end of each period and the pay date for that period.
• Seven days prior to 7/1 is 6 /24, so the company's administrator chooses a First Pay Period of 6 /11 -6/24.