Originally Posted by Columbia

I think the Sep 30/ paycheck (on the 28th) is for the first half of Sept (1/2 of reserve guarantee for reserve). I say this because I had a pay jump in Sept and the Sept 28th check is the first check that reflected the higher pay rate. Oct 15 will then reflect the remainder of September.
If what you are saying is true, I.e. the last day is an advance, then we'll all see January 2013s pay raise on Dec 31, which I doubt will be seen until Jan 31.