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Pay Information

Pay Schedule
Pay is issued on the 16^th of each month for the pay period of the 25^th through the 9^th and on the last work day of each month for the pay period of the 10^th through the 24^th. Should that day fall on a weekend or a holiday, you will be paid on the previous business day. It is federal law that the name on your pay advice matches the name on your Social Security Card. The employee may be subject to a fine if the information is incorrect. Visit Payroll Services website for additional information and to view their pay calendar.

Deductions
The following items must be deducted from your pay: Social Security (FICA), federal withholding tax and state withholding tax.

You may also have other deductions taken out of your pay such as state health insurance premiums, tax-deferred annuities, optional life insurance, flexible reimbursement accounts and administrative fees, long-term care, AFLAC, long-term disability, credit union savings, Combined Virginia Campaign contributions, United States Savings Bonds, parking fees and contributions to the university.

Direct Deposit
As a condition of employment, you must participate in a direct deposit program. This program provides for your pay to be automatically deposited into a maximum of four accounts at the financial institution(s) of your choice.

J-Ess (JMU Employee Self Service)
J-Ess gives employees access to the university's online pay and benefits information system. Employees may view their pay slip, leave balances, compensation, training summary and enroll in training. In addition, employees may include a nickname, change their home address, update office/phone book and emergency contact information, request university emergency notification on their cell phone and complete/change tax forms and direct deposit forms.

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