How often and by what dates am I required to pay employees?

All wages for the normal work period for nonexempt employees must be paid at least twice each calendar month on days designated in advance by the employer.

For work performed between the 1st and 15th days of the month, payment must be made by the 26th day of the same month. For work performed between the 16th and last day of the month, payment must be made by the 10th day of the next month.

An employer also may choose to pay employees weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly with payment within seven days of the end of the pay period.

Even when an employee fails to turn in a record of time worked, the employer remains