Description

Due to the leap year cycle and calendar alignment, employers that pay employees on a weekly or biweekly basis periodically encounter a 27th or 53rd payroll year. These additional pay periods can create significant financial, payroll processing, tax, and communication challenges if not properly planned. In 2026 and 2027, many organizations will experience this issue depending on their payroll schedule. This 2026-updated webinar provides practical guidance on how to prepare before the year begins, make informed payroll decisions, and clearly communicate the impact of an extra paycheck to employees.

Participants will explore how additional payrolls affect salaried pay, benefits, deductions, taxes, budgeting, and system configurations, along with best practices organizations use to successfully manage these situations.

Why You Should Attend

Failing to plan for a 27th or 53rd payroll can result in budget overruns, employee confusion, benefit discrepancies, and compliance risks. This webinar helps payroll and HR professionals proactively manage these challenges using current 2026 payroll rules, system considerations, and best practices.

By attending, you will:

• Understand how 2026–2027 payroll calendars impact weekly and biweekly pay cycles
• Avoid costly payroll, tax, and benefit miscalculations
• Learn how to communicate changes clearly to employees
• Align payroll, finance, HR, and technology teams before issues arise

Session Highlights – Updated for 2026

• Understanding the 27th & 53rd Payroll in 2026–2027
• Analyzing the Financial Impact (2026 Perspective)
• Planning Ahead: Do You Have a 2026 Payroll Strategy?
• Salary, Benefit, and Deduction Adjustments
• Technology & Payroll System Considerations (2026 Updates)
• Partnering with Key Business Stakeholders
• Special Pay & Compliance Considerations
• Employee Communication Best Practices

What You Will Learn

• Analyze the impact of a 27th or 53rd payday
• Build a 2026-ready payroll project plan
• Identify and collaborate with key business partners
• Evaluate payroll technology readiness
• Manage special pay and benefit considerations effectively

Who Should Attend

• Payroll Professionals
• Human Resources Professionals
• Accounting and Finance Teams
• Benefits Administrators
• Payroll Managers and Directors
• Small and Mid-Size Business Owners
• Operations and Office Managers

Consultants and Advisors

Why This Session Matters Now

With 2026 and 2027 approaching, organizations that pay weekly or biweekly must act now to avoid payroll disruptions. This session reflects current-year payroll practices and system considerations, making it an essential planning tool for upcoming payroll cycles.