Pay Periods and Distribution

Paychecks may be mailed to the Employee's home address, campus address or deposited directly into the Employee's bank account through Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit, which is available by contacting the Payroll Office, is the University's preferred method of paycheck distribution.

A. Monthly Payroll

Employees will be paid on the 1st working day of each month for the preceding month.

B. Biweekly Payroll

The workweek begins Sunday and continues through the following Saturday. Pay checks are distributed on alternate Fridays.

C. Payroll Deductions

Federal and state laws require the following deductions from every paycheck:

• Federal Income Tax
• Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA-Social Security) at 7.65%
• State Income Tax

Other deductions may be made from an Employee's paycheck, but only with written permission. Such deductions include:

• Charitable Contributions (if applicable)
• Credit Union Options (if enrolled)
• Dental Insurance (if enrolled)
• Flexible Benefits Plans (if enrolled)
• Health Insurance Premiums (if applicable)
• Long-Term Care Insurance (if enrolled)
• Personal Computer Purchase (if applicable)
• Pre-Paid Legal Plan (if enrolled)