Ask HN: How do you handle receiving your paycheck late?

I am a full time remote developer for a smaller design studio based on the west coast, working with Python/Django for a well known client. When I approached my manager for an explanation all I was told was that I would receive my paycheck a week late and that it was 'in the mail'.

I am not interested in legal action. I'm curious if others have experienced this and what actions you took, if any.