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.
Examples of pay periods are weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly. A weekly pay period results in 52 paychecks in a year. Hourly employees are often paid weekly. Sometimes these employees are paid a week in arrears. That is, they record and turn in their time sheets at the end of one week and are paid for that time a week later. This gives the payroll clerk time to calculate pay for these employees. A bi-weekly (every other week) pay period results in 26 paychecks in a year. Some hourly employees are paid bi-weekly, and some salaried employees are too. A semi-monthly (twice a month) pay period results in 24 paychecks in a year. Usually, salaried employees are paid semi-monthly.