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		{"id":31450,"date":"2025-08-26T10:18:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/?page_id=31450"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:14:32","slug":"student-employees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/student-employment\/student-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To aid students, we have created a section with specifics relating to working as a student employee. For questions or comments regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/student-employment\/student-employment-policy\/\">student employment policies<\/a> and practices, please contact the Human Resources Office (<a href=\"mailto:hr@wou.edu\">hr@wou.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For help completing paperwork review the<a href=\"#Payroll-Paperwork\"> payroll paperwork<\/a> section below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Eligibility to Work&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Authorization to Work &#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For all students hoping to work at WOU, you must be authorized to work in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Department of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), \u201cU.S. citizens, born or naturalized, are always authorized to work in the United States, while foreign citizens may be authorized if they have an immigration status that allows them to work\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Students authorized to work in the US must have a social security card or work authorization from the Social Security Office. If you are unsure of your status, you can use the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.e-verify.gov\/employees\/employee-self-services\/mye-verify\/self-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self check<\/a>\u201d provided by USCIS.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Enrollment Requirements&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To be eligible to work as a student employee, you must be a current, registered student at Western Oregon University or another academic institution.<\/li>\n<li>Preference for student positions at WOU will be given to WOU students.<\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Undergraduate students:<\/strong>\u00a0at least six credit hours per term<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>International students<\/strong>, on non-immigrant visas, must maintain full-time enrollment status (12 credits for undergraduates, 9 for graduates) at all times to be eligible to work as a student. Exceptions may be granted only by the <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of International Education<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Those taking less than six credits due to graduation requirements or because they are taking a term off should speak with their supervisor before continuing work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Graduating Students&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students that are graduating at the end of a term are allowed to work UP TO the start of the next term.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, you must re-enroll at WOU (or qualifying institution) to work as a student again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;External Academic Institutions&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students from other academic institutions must be attending either a high school (and are over the age of 16), a community college or a public\/private college or university.<\/p>\n<p>Students that fit this category must present documentation from the qualifying institution EACH TERM in order to continue working as a student employee.<\/p>\n<p>Documentation could include a course schedule showing six or more credits (nine credits for those on a semester system) or a letter from the academic institution confirming your student status (high school students only).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Non-WOU Students&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Non-WOU students taking less than six credits or its semester equivalent are not allowed to work as a student employee under any circumstance. For more information on Student Employment Eligibility see the <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/student-employment\/student-employment-policy\/\">Student Employment Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Wolflink (Handshake)&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All student employment opportunities can be accessed through Wolflink (Handshake) on the student\u2019s portal. <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.joinhandshake.com\/login\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is your resource for job, internship, and volunteer search. <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/professional-pathways\/services\/wolflink\/\">Handshake FAQ\u2019s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students who are seeking work on-campus, or in the area, are encouraged to create a login and upload necessary documents required for work (i.e. resume, references, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>From there, students should actively watch for job openings that fit their best interest and apply as desired.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can view and register for career fairs, networking opportunities and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To find out more about student employment opportunities hep with resume\/cover letter, mock interviews, networking, career advising, and more visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/slcd\/wolflink\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Center for Professional Pathways website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;Payroll-Paperwork&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Payroll Paperwork&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Once you have received an offer as a student employee, you must fill out the necessary paperwork to confirm your eligibility. The required payroll paperwork must be completed on or before a student can begin work or training. Below is a description of the student employee paperwork that must be completed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Background Checks&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For student employees, we are currently navigating an internal process to streamline background checks and appreciate your patience as we work through this transition. At this time we will be including an Employment Authorization form that will initiate the process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|0px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Student Employment Checklist&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>This checklist serves as a student\u2019s \u201ckey\u201d to student employment on-campus. Use it as a guide to complete all the forms within the packet. <\/span>Walk through the checklist to confirm which forms are required to be completed. <span>Students will be under progress until checklist and Background Check is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A background check request will be received via email (review inbox and spam folders).<\/li>\n<li>Student Information Sheet<\/li>\n<li>Student Agreement<span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Direct Deposit Form (Optional &#8211; Bring voided check)<\/li>\n<li>Form W-4 and Form OR-W-4<\/li>\n<li>Form I-9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/08\/student-employment-checklist-232&#215;300.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Student Employment Checklist&#8221; title_text=&#8221;student-employment-checklist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Student Employee Information&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>This form is required annually and for each position on campus that you are working.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>**NOTE** Information listed under permanent address will also serve as the location for which a student will receive their W-2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Payroll recommends that students list their parent\/guardian\u2019s address in this field to ensure you receive your tax paperwork promptly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/08\/student-employee-information-232&#215;300.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Student Employee Information Sheet&#8221; title_text=&#8221;student-employee-information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Student Agreement&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Please read carefully. This agreement includes important information regarding employment eligibility, work guidelines, timesheets, pay, and tax withholdings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Signature<\/li>\n<li>V#<\/li>\n<li><span>Date<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/student-agreement-258&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;student-agreement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Direct Deposit (optional)&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>WOU strongly encourages all employees to sign up for direct deposit. There are many benefits to signing up, including the benefit that you will be able to access your pay during school breaks if you\u2019re unable to pick up the paper check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read carefully through the form, make sure information entered is legible.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select Employee Type<\/li>\n<li>Enter Bank Account Information<\/li>\n<li>Select Account Type<\/li>\n<li>Important, &#8220;Changing Your Direct Deposit&#8221; applies if you have an existing direct deposit account and you are making changes. If this is your first time setting up direct deposit leave this section unchecked.<\/li>\n<li>Sign and date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Please be aware, photo identification must be presented when submitting\/making any changes to direct deposit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/direct-deposit-authorization-233&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;direct-deposit-authorization&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Form W-4 &amp; Form OR-W-4&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>These tax form establishes the withholdings from your paychecks for federal and state income taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Students who are unfamiliar with this form or the information contained should speak with a parent\/guardian or a tax attorney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Due to the sensitive nature, the Human Resources Office and your supervisor are unable to offer any tax advice including what to put on this form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For form OR-W-4, Question 2 an allowance must be entered, refer to the instructions and worksheet. For question 4, if claiming an exemption, carefully review the instructions to enter the correct code.<\/li>\n<li><span>Form W-4, For more information please visit the<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS website<\/a><span>.<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/form-w-4-232&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;form-w-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/form-or-w-4-232&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;form-or-w-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|20px|25px|20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Form I-9&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Form I-9, furnished by USCIS, is a required form as is the documentation that must accompany it. Complete Section 1 of the Form I-9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Students should review the identification requirements on the Form I-9. Failure to bring in the appropriate identification will result in a student employee not receiving authorization to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Document requirements are listed on the second page of the Form I-9 &#8220;List of Acceptable Documents&#8221;. Carefully read through the requirement and the acceptable types. Documents presented must be original. All documents containing an expiration date must be unexpired.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/form-i-9-232&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;form-i-9&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/hr\/files\/2025\/07\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents-232&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;form-i-9-acceptable-documents&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Working and getting paid&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Employment is considered any activity for which a student receives money paid for work is considered employment, and payment must be made through the Human Resources Office. As employees of the University, students are protected by the same employment rules and regulations that apply to faculty and staff. While there is no collective bargaining agreement for students, WOU policy and state and federal employment law does apply. Here is a list of the things to remember and their sources for more information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;20 hour\/week limit&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The WOU administration believes that working while attending WOU can be a valuable part of the total learning experience, however, institutional policy dictates that students shall not work more than 20 hours per week without prior approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students are required to inform their supervisor(s) of their total work schedule and should monitor their own work hours so as to not exceed the maximum hours allowed.<\/li>\n<li>International students<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>CAN NOT<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>exceed 20 working hours per week per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/complete-correct-form-i-9\/complete-section-1-employee-information-and-attestation\/foreign-students#on%20campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USCIS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Working up to 27 hours&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students can work up 27 hours per week with approval from the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student\/services\/request-approval-to-work-over-20-hrs-wk-on-campus-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Student Affairs<\/a>. This approval must be renewed<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>EACH TERM<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>that you wish to work greater than 20 hours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No student is permitted to work beyond 27 hours per week when the academic term is in session.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;40hr eligibility&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>All student employees are eligible to work up to 40 hours during the following breaks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Winter break<\/li>\n<li>Spring break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Accidents on the job&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Student employees, while working, are covered by State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) for any injuries on the job. Any injury sustained should be reported to the supervisor immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The supervisor should then contact HR to determine appropriate steps.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Oregon sick leave&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>For each 30 hours that you work, you will gain one hour of sick leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regardless of where you worked the hours, you can use the sick leave at any job. See your supervisor for the rules surrounding use of sick leave.<\/li>\n<li>Sick leave accrual is not applicable to work-study students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;FMLA&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) dictates that a student employer who has worked for WOU for a total of twelve or more months and has worked at least 1,250 hours (~24 hours\/week) over the previous twelve months is eligible for twelve weeks of unpaid, job protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact\u00a0503-838-8490 | <a href=\"mailto:hr@wou.edu\">hr@wou.edu<\/a>at the Human Resources Office.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Payroll Cycle&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>As an employee at WOU, you will get paid on the last business day of the month. The pay periods for student employees is the 16th to the 15th (i.e. pay day on May 31st includes hours worked between April 16th and May 15th).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Time Reporting&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your reporting period is from the 16th to 15th of the month. Web Time Entry is a clock-in\/clock-out system that feeds directly to payroll. This system will be used campus wide for clocking-in\/out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Employees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review HR website for training. (<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/payroll\/web-time-entry\/\">https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/payroll\/web-time-entry\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Send any questions to <a href=\"mailto:payroll@wou.edu\">payroll@wou.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Overtime&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students that exceed 40 working hours in a week (Sunday \u2013 Saturday) will be paid overtime at one and a half times their normal rate for all hours over 40.<\/p>\n<p>This rule counts for any work across the WOU campus. It is the responsibility of the employing department to know if their students are working hours at another.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Picking up Paychecks&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Student who did not sign up for direct deposit must visit the Human Resources Office on the third floor of the Administration Building on pay day to get their pay checks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You must bring some form of <strong>photo identification<\/strong> in order to pick up your check. Pay checks can only be delivered to the individual whose name is on the check. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;35 day Rule&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>New student employees MUST be paid within 35 days from the time they start employment at WOU (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlegislature.gov\/bills_laws\/ors\/ors652.html\">ORS 652.120 [2]<\/a>). If a student begins work with one department and already works for another on-campus, the 35 day rule does not apply provided they have been paid by the other department.<\/p>\n<p>The student employment verification page contains information on the students\u2019 last date paid. If greater than 35 days, the supervisor will need to submit hours to be paid. <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/hr\/student-employment-policy\/\">More information on the 35 day rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>35 day rule checks will be ready by the 10th of the month following WOU\u2019s pay day.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) \u2013 Social Security and Medicare taxes are levied on both employers and employees. Students working less than 40 hours per week are not subject to this withholding during<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>any<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>term in which they\u2019re taking six or more credits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>However, during summer break, IRS guidelines state that students are not eligible for the FICA exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;31154&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)\/Oregon law&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>To find information about policies and procedures that the University as an employing body must adhere to, please look at the frequently asked questions about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/boli\/workers\/pages\/your-rights-at-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Oregon BOLI<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Breaks&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students working a shift of four consecutive hours are entitled to a paid break not less than ten\u00a0minutes in length (every 4 hours). Students working six or more hours in a day are required to take an unpaid meal break not less than 30 minutes in length (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/boli\/ta\/pages\/t_faq_meal_and_rest_period_rules.aspx\">BOLI<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>i.e. Student is working from 8am to 5pm \u2013 student must take a meal break and is allotted two (2) 10 minute paid breaks.<\/li>\n<li>Minor working from 8am to 5pm \u2013 student must take a meal break and is allotted two (2) 15 minute paid breaks.<\/li>\n<li>State law requires a ten minute break every 4 hours after the two hour mark. i.e. A student who works 9am \u2013 11:30am is allowed a ten minute break.<\/li>\n<li>Even while transitioning from one department to another on campus the length of work period would be considered continuous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Length of Work Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Number of Rest Breaks Required<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Number of Meal Periods Required<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 hours or less<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 hours 1 min \u2013 5 hours 59 min<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 hours<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 hours 1 min \u2013 10 hours<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 hours 1 min \u2013 13 hours 59 min<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14 hours<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14 hours 1 min \u2013 18 hours<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18 hours 1 min \u2013 21 hours 59 min<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22 hours<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22 hours 1 min \u2013 24 hours<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Driving for WOU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|5%||5%|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_right=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_right=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; border_width_left=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Vehicle Authorization Form&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>All employees who are driving for WOU must be cleared by Campus Public Safety prior to driving both state and personal vehicles. 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