If your contractor's scheduled payday falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you can pay them early through the Pay Ahead of Weekend feature. This ensures timely payment without processing delays.
Before you begin
You must be:
- A client with organization admin access
- Able to access Organization settings and Contracts
How to set up and pay ahead of the weekend
Step 1 – Open Invoicing policies
Click Organization settings. Click Settings and click Contracts.
Select the Invoicing policy tab. Click Create a new policy.
Step 2 – Configure the invoice cycle
Set the End of the cycle date (when your work cycle ends).Set the Invoice due date (when your contractor receives payment).
Toggle on Pay ahead of the weekend. When enabled, any due date falling on a weekend is moved to Friday.
Step 3 – Set the invoice finalization date
Set the Invoice finalization date (when invoices are finalized and ready for payment).Review the Timeline example to see how your settings apply to a sample cycle.
Click Finish.
Step 4 – Assign contracts to the policy
Return to your invoicing policies.Select the policy you just created.
Assign the applicable contracts to this policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my contractor's payday falls on a weekend?
With the Pay Ahead of Weekend feature enabled, the payment due date automatically moves to the preceding business day (Friday). Your contractor receives payment on time without delays.
Can I pay early if payday falls on a bank holiday?
Yes. The Pay Ahead of Weekend feature works for both weekends and bank holidays. You can process payments early so your contractor receives funds on time.
What is the invoice finalization date?
The invoice finalization date is when invoices are finalized and ready for payment processing. It ensures contractors' work is recorded before payment is sent.