> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pay Periods

> You can now assign pay periods to payments, so that companies and contractors can clearly specify and see what dates of work a payment applies to.

### New

For contractors: To learn how to submit a payment request that specifies a pay period, see our help article on [How to Submit a Payment Request](https://help.pilot.co/en/articles/4636177-how-to-submit-a-payment-request).

For companies: To learn how to schedule a one-time or recurring payment for one or more contractors that specifies a pay period, see our help article on [How to Schedule a Payment](https://help.pilot.co/en/articles/3672235-how-to-schedule-a-payment).