Most people are paid every two weeks, but some employers pay every week and some pay every two weeks. The most common method of payment is direct deposit, but some employers offer paper checks or pay cards. Some employers offer employees the option to choose how they would like to be paid.
The frequency of pay is usually determined by the employer’s payroll schedule. The payroll schedule is usually based on the company’s business needs and may be weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. Some companies have a set day of the week or month when they run payroll, while others have a more flexible schedule.
Big Lots pays its employees bi-weekly. The company offers direct deposit and pay cards as methods of payment. Employees can choose which method of payment they would like to use.