### Question
What does work period mean?


### Answer
**Work period** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 5550*:

> a 14-day biweekly pay period

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5550*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER V-PREMIUM PAY**

