Dual Calendar
Semi-monthly payroll vs. 4-5-4 retail calendar — two timing systems, zero conflicts
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Semi-Monthly Payroll Calendar
24 periods per year (PP1-PP24), each ~15 days
4-5-4 Retail Calendar
12 periods per year (P1-P12), alternating 4-5-4 weeks
Calendar Overlap — Feb to Apr 2026
Payroll periods and retail periods rarely align — the system handles both simultaneously
Notice how PP3/PP4 (payroll) overlap with P1/P2 (retail) boundaries. Payroll splits on the 15th; retail splits on week boundaries. The system reconciles both for every commission calculation.
Counter Lead Bonus Uses the 4-5-4 Calendar
Counter Lead Bonus is calculated on the retail calendar, not the payroll calendar. In 5-week periods, reps earn on the full extended period, which does not align with payroll splits.
Example: Period P2 (5 weeks, Mar 1 — Apr 4)
Counter Lead Bonus is calculated on the full 5-week period — not split across PP3 (Mar 1-15) and PP4 (Mar 16-31). The system accumulates sales for the entire retail period, then allocates the bonus to the correct payroll period for payout.
Annual Calendar — Gantt View
All three calendars overlaid across the fiscal year
Counter Lead Bonus calculation windows align with 5-week retail periods. Semi-monthly payroll runs on the 1st and 16th regardless of retail period boundaries.
Commission Stream Calendar Comparison
Each commission stream runs on its own calendar and frequency
| Component | Calendar | Frequency | Current Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Commission | Semi-Monthly Payroll | 24x / year | PP5 (Apr 1-15) |
| Premium Commission | Semi-Monthly Payroll | 24x / year | PP5 (Apr 1-15) |
| Counter Lead Bonus | 4-5-4 Retail | 4x / year (5-wk) | P2 (Mar 1 - Apr 4) |
| Achiever Scorecard | Semi-Monthly Payroll | 24x / year | PP5 (Apr 1-15) |
| Neg. Balance Carry-Fwd | Semi-Monthly Payroll | Rolling | Cumulative |
Component Calendar Assignment
Each commission component is tied to a specific calendar for calculation and payout
| Component | Calendar | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Commission | Semi-Monthly Payroll | Calculated per payroll period (PP1-PP24) |
| Premium Commission | Semi-Monthly Payroll | Achiever additive rate on payroll cycle |
| Counter Lead Bonus | 4-5-4 Retail | Uses retail periods — 5-week periods get full bonus calc |
| Achiever Scorecard | Semi-Monthly Payroll | Percentile ranking within payroll period |
| Negative Balance Carry-Forward | Semi-Monthly Payroll | Offsets accumulate across payroll periods |