FAQs

Below is a list of Payroll’s most frequently asked questions. Click any one of the questions below to be directed to the answer in askUS, a repository of answers to frequently asked questions about university-wide systems and processes. Answers to other common questions about Payroll can also be found in askUS (keywords Payroll Services).

Payroll Payments

Understanding Your Payslip

When will my university paycheck be direct deposited?

How do I get my payroll paycheck set up for direct deposit?

Today is payday and I have not received my payroll paycheck. Where is it?

The university’s payday has passed, and I haven’t received my payroll check via direct deposit. What do I do?

I received a paper check from Payroll Services and now it’s been lost. How do I request a replacement payroll check?

An employee has been overpaid. What should I do?

Tax-Related

How do I get a copy of my W-2 Form?

How do I opt out of receiving a paper W-2 Form?

What is reported in Box 1 of my W-2 Form?

How does a nonresident employee claim a tax treaty exemption? 

What are OASDI (Social Security) and Medicare taxes?

How will my moving (or relocation) payment be taxed?

How do I remove State and Local Withholding Elections in Workday?

Personal Information

My name has changed. How can I update this on my employee records?

Does Payroll Services need to be notified of an employee's death?

Other

What are fringe benefits?

Last updated 11/22/2023