Results. The phosphate urine test measures the amount of phosphate in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours (24-hour urine test). Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains the mineral phosphorus.
The term âpay periodâ refers to the frequency with which an employer chooses to pay employees and contractors. Common pay periods include weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly, with the most common frequencies being bi-weekly and semi-monthly. Preferred pay periods vary from business to business, but are often mandated by state law.
A semi-monthly payroll occurs twice per month, such on the 15th and last day of the month. Both payrolls have their advantages. Normally, a year has 365 days; however, a leap year has 366 days. A biweekly payroll has 14 days and 26 pay periods, which amounts to 364 days. Over time, this difference of one day during regular years and two days during leap years results in a 27th paycheck for biweekly workers. A semi-monthly payroll always has 24 pay periods, which results in less time and money spent on running payrolls.