How to Set Up Your Company's Pay Period in Raken

Your pay period setting in Raken determines how time cards are grouped and reviewed before payroll. Setting it correctly ensures the Summary, Grid, and Entries views in the Time tab align with your actual payroll schedule — making every pre-payroll review fast and accurate.

Quick Answer

To set up your company's pay period in Raken:

Log into the Raken web app.
Click Company in the left side menu, then click Time, then click Pay period.
Select your Pay period frequency — Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly.
Select the Pay period start date.
Set the Effective date for when the change takes effect.
Click the orange Save button.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to Pay Period Settings

Log into the Raken web app. Click Company in the left side menu. Click Time, then click Pay period.

This feature is only available on the Raken web app.

Step 2: Select Your Pay Period Frequency

Choose the pay period interval that matches your company's payroll schedule:

Daily — each day is its own pay period
Weekly — one week per pay period
Bi-Weekly — two weeks per pay period
Monthly — one month per pay period

Step 3: Select the Pay Period Start Date

Choose the day of the week your pay period begins. This determines how each pay period is defined in the Time tab — for example, a Weekly pay period starting on Monday will group time cards from Monday through Sunday.

Step 4: Set the Effective Date

Select the Effective date — the date from which the new pay period frequency and start date will apply to timesheets going forward.

Changes to pay period settings apply to future timesheets from the effective date. Historical time cards are not reorganized.

Step 5: Save

Click the orange Save button. The pay period settings take effect on the effective date you selected.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Does changing the pay period affect existing time cards?

No. Pay period changes apply from the effective date you set. Time cards already captured will remain grouped under the previous pay period structure.

Can I have different pay periods for different employee groups?

No. Pay period settings apply at the company level — all employees follow the same pay period structure. For different overtime or break rules across employee groups, use separate Time Policies.

How does the pay period setting affect the Time tab views?

The Pay period date filter option in the Summary, Grid, and Entries views uses your pay period settings to group time cards correctly. If your pay period is set to Bi-Weekly starting Monday, selecting "Pay period" in the date picker will display exactly two weeks of time cards starting on the Monday that began the current period.

Where can I see the current pay period?

The current pay period dates are displayed at the top of the Summary, Grid, and Entries views in the Time tab.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility: All major web browsers — pay period configuration is web-only
Offline Capability: No — requires an active connection
Data Format: N/A — pay period settings affect how time cards are grouped in the Time tab and exports
Plan Required: No plan restrictions — available on all Raken plans
Add-on Required: None
Role Required: Account Administrator only

Considerations

Only Account Administrators can configure pay period settings.
Pay period changes apply from the effective date forward — historical time cards are not reorganized.
Pay period settings apply at the company level — all employees follow the same pay period structure.
No plan restrictions apply — this feature is available on all Raken plans.