How many weeks are in a payroll year?

There are 52 weeks in a payroll year. This is for a company that completes payroll weekly. During leap years, there are 53 weeks in that year's payroll. If someone is paid biweekly, there are 26 weeks in that payroll period. If there are monthly payments given, that would include 12 monthly payments.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must provide punctual payments to their employees. These payments need to follow a specific set payday and also must be compliant with any specific state regulations. Because of this, a company must understand its payroll year and specific payroll period.