Zenefits calculates per-paycheck deductions for employees according to their pay schedule. This guide will help you understand how to calculate deductions for monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly pay schedules.
Deduction Dates in Zenefits Payroll
Zenefits calculates per-paycheck deduction amounts by dividing the cost of an employee's benefits for each month they have coverage by the number of pay dates in that month, not... Learn more
Deductions for Employees Paid Monthly
Employees paid monthly see the full monthly amount for any benefits deducted a single paycheck. If catch-up deductions are required, you will be able to review them in your pen... Learn more
Deductions for Employees Paid Semi-monthly
For employees paid semi-monthly, Zenefits simply divides the monthly cost of their benefits evenly across two pay dates so that their combined deductions in a given month match ... Learn more
Deductions for Employees Paid Bi-Weekly
Employees paid bi-weekly (26 pay dates a year) usually have two pay dates a month, but will have three pay dates in some months. Zenefits calculates and pushes deductions for b... Learn more
Deductions for Employees Paid Weekly
Employees paid weekly (52 pay dates a year) usually have four pay dates in a month, but will have five pay dates in some months. In months with four pay dates, Zenenfits divides... Learn more
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