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Direct Deposit

Why should I sign up for direct deposit?

  • Direct deposit provides you with the convenience of having your paycheck electronically deposited directly into your bank account so that your paycheck is available immediately on payday.
  • You do not have to worry about losing or misplacing your paycheck, which reduces the risk of someone fraudulently cashing your paycheck.
How do I sign up for direct deposit?
  1. Go to MyUO and log in using your DuckID and password
  2. Click the link in the Employee Dashboard card to access the employee self-service dashboard
  3. Under Pay Information, click the Direct Deposit Information link
  4. Under Payroll Direct Deposit header, select Add New
    o  You can deposit payroll to multiple direct deposit accounts using percent or amount. Each account is assigned a priority number. The last priority account MUST be set to ‘Use Remaining Amount’, unless you want a paper check for the remaining amount
  5. Follow the on screen instructions to enter your: Routing #, Account #, Verify Account #
  6. Under Amount, Choose:
    o  Use Remaining Amount (most common)
    o  Use Specific Amount
    o  Use Percentage
  7. Check box √ to authorize UO to initiate Direct Deposit
  8. Last, click on SAVE NEW DEPOSIT

Note: Generally, changes to Payroll Direct Deposit Allocation should be made by the 18th of each month. If you have closed your bank account or made changes after this date, they may not take effect until the next month.

How do I add, delete, or change a direct deposit account?

(PDF version of instructions)

  1. Go to MyUO and log in using your DuckID and password
  2. Click the link in the Employee Dashboard card to access the employee self-service dashboard
  3. Under Pay Information, click the Direct Deposit Information link
  4. Under Payroll Direct Deposit:
    o  To add a new account, click the +Add New button in the header, then enter banking information in the pop-up window
    o  To remove an account, select the checkbox of the account, then click the -Delete button in the header
    o  To change pay distribution between multiple accounts, update the pull-down fields under Amount
    Note: One account must have "Use Remaining Amount" selected.
  5. In the gray bar at the bottom of the page, check the box √ to authorize UO to initiate Direct Deposit
  6. Finally, click Save Changes

Note: Generally, changes to Payroll Direct Deposit Allocation should be made by the 18th of each month. If you have closed your bank account or made changes after this date, they may not take effect until the next month.

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Paperless Paystubs

There are a number of great reasons to go paperless:

  • It saves paper and eliminates waste.
  • You can view your paystub anywhere, anytime.
  • It is a cost savings for the university.
Opt-in for Paperless Paystubs
  • Go to MyUO and log in using your DuckID and password
  • Click on the Employee Resources tab
  • Select "Enroll in Paperless Earning Statements" on the Pay Information card
  • You should see the below options.

  • Select the top option to go paperless, and click "Submit".
Paperless FAQ

What if I decide I want to receive printed earning statements again?

Just go to MyUO and select "Enroll in Paperless Earning Statements" on the Employee Resources tab. Select the bottom option to receive paper earning statements each month and click "Submit". Earning statements are delivered to your department for pickup.

How can I save or print an earnings statement via MyUO?

On the Employee Dashboard on MyUO, your latest pay stub will be available under Pay Information. To select a different pay stub, click the All Pay Stubs link for a list of available earning statements. Click on any pay date to view the earning statement for that period. Once on the Pay Stub Details page, click the "View Earning Statement" button to open a PDF that can be saved or printed.

Am I able to see my earning statement and net pay amount before payday on MyUO?

Yes, the earning statement information appears on MyUO several days before payday. However, deposits are not made until payday. And remember, you should always check with your bank to make certain the deposit was made before writing checks or making withdrawals from your account.

What do I do if I've forgotten my PAC (DuckWeb Personal Access Code)?

If you forget your PAC. you may reset it in DuckWeb by clicking on the "Forgot PAC" button and answering your security question. You may also call Human Resources at 541-346-3159 to have your PAC reset.

Additional Questions or Comments:

The Payroll Office welcomes any comments or questions about our paperless option. Payroll's main phone number is 541-346-3151.

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Pay Periods

Pay GroupsMid-Month to Mid-Month Pay Period Dates
Salaried1- End of the month 
Standard Hourly 16-15
Exception Hourly 13-12
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Paycheck Delivery

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their paycheck deposited into their checking or savings accounts at most banks or credit unions nationwide. Employees may select a paperless option for viewing their earning statements online or have a printed earnings statement delivered via campus mail to their department each payday.

By logging into MyUO's Employee Dashboard, employees may at any time view or print current and prior month's earning statement. Employees may also decide at any time to receive a printed earning statement delivered to their department by simply changing their preference in MyUO on the Employee Resources tab or contacting the Payroll Office.

Employees may enroll in direct deposit on MyUO. Instructions for enrolling through MyUO can be found in the Direct Deposit/Paperless section.

US Mail

Employees who do not choose to sign up for direct deposit will have their regular monthly paycheck mailed to their mailing address on file at the time of processing. Checks are not held for pickup.

Manual Pay Events

The default action for any manual payroll payment is to follow the normal delivery method; direct deposit, if signed up, or mailed to the address on file at the time of printing.

Printed manual checks can be requested to be held at the Payroll Office for pickup in special circumstances, but checks are only printed twice a week. Please contact Payroll at 541-346-3151, to request a check to be held for pickup.

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Payroll Advance

The university will process an advance on an employee's wages prior to the designated payday in case of emergencies. The amount advanced is calculated at 60% of earnings to date. Taxes and other deductions are processed on the regular month-end paycheck.

An emergency situation is an unusual, unforeseen event or condition that requires immediate financial attention by an employee. Emergencies include but are not limited to the following circumstances:

  • Death in family
  • Major car repair
  • Theft of funds
  • Automobile accident (loss of vehicle use)
  • Accident or sickness
  • Destruction or major damage to home
  • New employee - lack of funds (maximum - 1 advance)
  • Moving due to transfer or promotion
Policy

A maximum of two emergency payroll advances per rolling calendar year are available for regular UO staff and student employees in situations of financial hardship. Financial hardship may result from an unusual, unforeseen event or condition that requires immediate financial attention.

Payroll advances are calculated on the employee's earned wages through the date of the request, not on projected earnings for the month. A maximum of sixty percent (60%) of gross wages may be advanced. All advances are subject to approval by the Payroll Office.

Temporary employees are eligible for one payroll advance per appointment.

Procedure

To request an emergency payroll advance, please contact your department payroll administrator to assist with submitting your form. There is both an electronic and paper form available and each will need to be signed by the employee and department personnel before submitting to the Payroll Office.

Payroll Administrators: electronic payroll advance form can be submitted through UO Forms here.

Once payroll advances are submitted and approved, they will be processed at the payroll office on the next MCR processing day (Monday, Wednesday or Friday); this should result in a deposit three business days after processing. Employees can receive their advance through either direct deposit or by picking it up at the payroll office.

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Lost Check

If an employee loses or accidentally destroys their uncashed payroll check, the Payroll Office can reissue it with the understanding that if it is recovered, it will immediately be returned to the Payroll Office. The Lost Check Form is used to initiate the reissue of an employee paycheck. It will take five working days to reissue the check.

Lost Check Form

The Payroll Office is located on the second floor of the Thompson University Center, 720 E 13th Ave.

Phone: (541)346-3151
Fax: (541)346-2393

If the check was cashed by someone other than the payee, an Affidavit of Unauthorized Paper Debit must be completed. Contact Eric Bever in the Payroll Office for assistance. PH: (541) 346-0839.

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Unclaimed Property

What is this?

Unclaimed property is a term used for outstanding funds, including checks issued by the university that have not been cashed by the payee, e.g. payroll checks, checks issued to vendors, reimbursement checks, etc. The State of Oregon, like other states, requires that unclaimed property be turned over to the state if property remains unclaimed for three years.

For payroll checks, the requirement is to turn over the property after two years. Funds from unclaimed checks are reviewed by the university every year. The university makes every effort to contact those with outstanding checks in a timely manner to minimize the amount sent to the state each year. Federal Work Study (Title IV) money cannot revert to the State.

Go to the Department of State Lands website to search for your unclaimed property.

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