Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. If I want to give an hourly employee a pay increase, what do I need to do?
- Answer: The supervisor or program administrator should send an email to the UW Tacoma Payroll Coordinator with new rate and effective date.
- 2. How do I inform payroll if one of my permanent staff members is increasing or decreasing their FTE%?
- Answer: If it's a non-permanent change, an official memo explaining the temporary change is required. Please include new percentage and start and end dates for this change. Signatures of both the employee and supervisor, are needed on this memo. If it's a permanent change, an email to the UW Tacoma Payroll Coordinator with all pertinent information is all that's required.
- 3. I have a new work-study employee. Where do the time sheets go?
- Answer: Work-study employees can complete their timesheets online through their Employee Self Service timesheet tab or, if necessary, a paper timesheet can be sent directly to the Work-study Office in Seattle: Campus Box 355882.
- 4. What are the pay periods?
- Answer: The 1st through the 15th, and the 16th through the 31st.
- 5. What if a salary was charged to the wrong budget?
- Answer: The department Administrator can now process a Retro Salary Transfer through the online MyFinancial.desktop site.
- 6. What is the new procedure for hiring a non student hourly employee?
- Answer: Complete the "temporary employment form" (see New Hire Info). Submit the form to UW Tacoma HR for approval. Once approved, turn in the completed hourly new hire packet to the UW Tacoma Payroll Coordinator.
- 7. When do I get paid?
- Answer: Payday occurs twice a month: the 10th and the 25th. If the payday falls on Saturday, paychecks will be available the prior business day and if the payday falls on Sunday, paychecks will be available the next business day. The Employee Calendar breaks down the exact dates for the year.
- 8. How do I change my W-4?
- Answer: Complete the W4 form and submit it to UW Tacoma Payroll or make your changes online through your MyUW, Employee Self Service.
- 9. How do I look up my payroll statement if I am receiving direct deposit?
- Answer: You can access your current and previous pay statements through your MyUW, Employee Self Service.
