Longwood University Chief Administration and Finance Officer:  Human Resources  201 High Street, Lancaster 335, Farmville, VA  23909            Phone: 434.395.2074      Fax: 434.395.2666

Policy 5205
BEGINNING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT

I.     PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide consistency in the administration of benefits and payment of wages for new employees.

II.     POLICY

The beginning date of employment should be consistent with the pay period for the employee constituency. The new employee will benefit from consistent beginning employment dates by receiving accurate pay and benefits and by attending a scheduled orientation program. The mandatory orientation program facilitates the completion of all appropriate employment and benefit enrollment forms. Adherence to this practice is highly recommended in order to encourage a positive and productive work environment for each new employee.

        A. Full-time Employees: The pay period beginning dates are the 10th and 25th of each
        month.

        B. Part-time Employees: The pay period beginning dates are the 1st and 16th of each
        month.

        C. Alternate Beginning Date: If the beginning of a pay period occurs on a weekend or
        agency holiday, the employment date will be the following Monday.

Approved by the Board of Visitors December 1, 2001.
Revised and approved by the Board of Visitors, September 7, 2002.

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