Payroll FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- State Holidays
When are the state holidays? - Benefits Information
Who do I contact to discuss benefits? - Change of Address
How do I change my address? - Leave Balance
How do I find out my leave balance? - Missing Leave Reports
What if I am missing one or more leave reports? - Pay Day
What if payday falls on a holiday or weekend? - Furlough
FY12 Furlough Information
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
For other questions, email Payroll and Benefits at: payroll@uwex.edu.
When are the state holidays?
There are nine paid holidays per year:
- January 1, 2012* - New Year's Day
- January 16, 2012 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday)
- May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day (last Monday)
- July 4, 2012 - Independence Day
- September 3, 2012 - Labor Day (first Monday)
- November 22, 2012 - Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday)
- December 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve Day
- December 25, 2012 - Christmas Day
- December 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve Day
* The UW Portal lists specifics about holidays that fall on weekend days.
Who do I contact to discuss benefits?
Contact Jeanne Stuckert, University Benefits Specialist, at (608) 262-4857.
How do I change my address?
To verify or update your office, home or email address for your payroll and benefits records, go to the My UW System portal.
How do I find out my leave balance?
If you have a faculty or academic staff appointment, your leave balance (vacation, sick leave, etc.) is indicated on the leave statement that arrives with your leave report and paycheck/earnings statement each month. If you have questions about your leave balance, contact Sreekumari Nair, Payroll and Benefits Specialist; phone: (608) 265-9034).
If you are a classified employee, your leave balance is indicated on your earnings statement that you receive bi-weekly. If you have questions about your leave balance, contact Kory Deavers, Payroll and Benefits Specialist; phone: (608) 262-1398).
What if I am missing one or more leave reports?
Fill out and submit to your supervisor a new Leave Report form (see forms page)for each month that a report is missing. It is important to submit leave reports on a timely basis so your leave statements accurately reflect your leave balance.
What if payday falls on a holiday or weekend?
If the normal payday falls on a holiday or weekend, the check will be paid on the previous non-holiday or the previous Friday if the pay date falls on a Saturday or Sunday. EXCEPTION: To avoid tax-related problems, the pay date for the monthly unclassified December payroll, which would be January 1 (New Year's Day), will be the next business day following the New Year's holiday.
