HANDBOOK FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL
(NON-BARGAINING UNIT)
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

3.3 Time, Time Records, and Paychecks

            Pay is calculated on a biweekly basis, and paychecks are available on the Friday following the appropriate pay period. An employee should consult with his or her supervisor regarding the method of paycheck distribution in the department.
            If an error is detected in the paycheck, promptly contact the immediate supervisor.

 3.3.1 Garnishments and Tax Levies
            Garnishments and tax levies are attachments to an employee's pay for an unpaid debt. The university is required by law to withhold wages due when a garnishment or tax levy has been served on the university, and it may collect a fee from the employee for this action.  Such attachment on wages will be released upon the university’s receipt of an order from the court or tax agency that issued the attachment or upon full compliance with the garnishment order.

 3.3.2        Overtime
            In general, overtime is paid at the rate of one and one-half the regular, hourly rate.  The university will endeavor to distribute overtime as equitably as possible in accordance with the overtime provisions.  Overtime must be approved by a supervisor before it is worked.  An employee is prohibited from working unauthorized overtime or from working “off-the-clock.” 

3.3.3 Pay Adjustments
            The pay of all employees is reviewed annually; and pay adjustments, when appropriate, may be made if the Board of Trustees determines funds for such adjustments are available.

 3.3.4 Rest Periods
            During each 4-hour working period, an employee is allowed one 15-minute rest period which is limited to 15 minutes of absence from the job.  The rest period is to be preceded by and followed by an extended work period; thus, it may not be used to cover any late arrival to work or early departure, nor may it be regarded as cumulative if not taken.  Rest periods are to be scheduled by the supervisor who will advise an employee of the scheduled time and place for such rest periods.

 3.3.5 Shift Differential
            When assigned to the second shift, an employee receives a shift differential of 18 cents per hour. The second shift is any regularly scheduled shift starting between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
            When assigned to the third shift, an employee receives a shift differential of 30 cents per hour.  The third shift is any regularly scheduled shift starting between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
            An employee is entitled to receive the shift premium for the shift he or she is regularly assigned the majority of the time during the workweek.