Frequently Asked Questions for Hourly Paid Employees
General - Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the State Payroll Calendar?
- What is a ‘pay schedule’?
- I don’t have direct deposit, how can I get it?
- How will late pay requests be processed?
Staff Hourly Paid Employee - Frequently Asked Questions
- When will Staff Hourly employees be paid?
- Where do Hourly employees pick up checks?
- How do I report my hours worked to Payroll?
Instructional Student Assistant Employee -Frequently Asked Questions
- When will ISA employees be paid?
- Are any of the deadlines or approval periods for ISA’s changing?
- Where can I find a calendar of ISA specific pay schedules?
- Where will ISA’s pick up their checks?
Student Assistant Employee - Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, please contact your Payroll Technician.
General - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the State Payroll Calendar?
The Cal Poly Payroll Calendar is based on CSU and State Payroll Administration guidelines. Payroll Calendars are available here.
What is a ‘pay schedule’?
A pay schedule is comprised of the calendar dates included in a pay period and the pay date on which payment for hours worked during that pay period are released. Example: The pay period dates for August 2011 are 08/02/2011 – 08/31/2011 and the pay date for hours worked during that time is 09/15/2011. These dates comprise the August 2011 pay schedule.
I don’t have direct deposit, how can I get it?
You may stop by Payroll Services during our regular business hours Monday through Friday 9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 5 pm to pick up a direct deposit request form. You may also get the form off our website here.
How will late pay requests be processed?
The payroll calendar includes deadline dates for late pay requests and late pay dates for Staff Hourly employees, ISA’s, and Student Assistants.
Staff Hourly Paid Employee - Frequently Asked Questions
When will Staff Hourly employees be paid?
Previously Staff Hourly employees were paid on approximately the 10th of the month. Effective with the July 2011 pay period, the pay day will be moved to the 15th. Employees will be paid for hours worked during the July pay period on August 15th.
Where do Hourly employees pick up checks?
Paychecks are released on payday after 3 pm. They will be available for pick up either from your department or the State Cashier window. Please check with your department for specific information.
How do I report my hours worked to Payroll?
Employees paid on an hourly basis report their hours online using a PeopleSoft "Timesheet". Information and step-by-step guides can be found on the Absence Management Self Service (AMSS) web page.
Instructional Student Assistant Employee - Frequently Asked Questions
When will the ISA employees be paid?
Previously ISA employees were paid on approximately the 10th of the month. Effective with the July 2011 pay period, the pay day will be moved to the 15th. Employees will be paid for hours worked during the July pay period on August 15th.
Are any of the deadlines or approval periods for ISA’s changing?
No. Deadlines to enter and approve time online are not changing.
Where can I find a calendar of ISA specific pay schedules?
For current pay periods please refer to the ISA Information Page or the ISA Time Entry Quick Start Guide.
Where will ISA’s pick up their checks?
ISA’s pick up their check on payday at the Student Accounts window, Room 211.
Student Assistant Employee - Frequently Asked Questions
For specific information on student assistant payroll, please see our information page here.
Where will Student Assistants pick up checks?
Student Assistants will pick up their check on payday at the Student Accounts window, Room 211.
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