Getting Paid
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?
(PDF instructions for DuckWeb)
- Go to MyUO and log in using your DuckID and password
- Click the link in the Employee Dashboard card to access the employee self-service dashboard
- Under Pay Information, click the Direct Deposit Information link
- 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 - Follow the on screen instructions to enter your: Routing #, Account #, Verify Account #
- Under Amount, Choose:
o Use Remaining Amount (most common)
o Use Specific Amount
o Use Percentage - Check box √ to authorize UO to initiate Direct Deposit
- 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?
- Go to MyUO and log in using your DuckID and password
- Click the link in the Employee Dashboard card to access the employee self-service dashboard
- Under Pay Information, click the Direct Deposit Information link
- 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. - In the gray bar at the bottom of the page, check the box √ to authorize UO to initiate Direct Deposit
- 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.
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 https://duckweb.uoregon.edu and log in using your UO ID # and your PAC.
- Click on “Employee Information”
- Select “Pay Information”
- Select “Earning Statement”
- You should see the below options showing that you are currently signed up for paper earning statements.

- Switch the option to the top, paperless, and click "Submit". After it is saved, it will look like this:

Paperless FAQ
What if I decide I want to again receive printed earning statements on paydays?
Just go to DuckWeb and switch the option. Then click on the "Submit" button to save your choice.
Are their any special printing considerations when printing an earnings statement via DuckWeb?
In the "Earnings Statement" window on DuckWeb, you will first choose a calendar year for the earning statements you wish to view. From there it will take you to a list of available earning statements. Click on the one you wish to view. This will take you to a summary of your earnings detail. If you want to view/print an official earning statement you will need to click on the 'University of Oregon Earning Statement PDF' link. It is always best to have the most recent version of Adobe installed on your computer.
Macintosh Users will need to use Safari as their browser. The DuckWeb print option does not work from Firefox.
Am I able to see my earning statement and net pay amount before payday on DuckWeb?
Yes, the earning statement information appears on DuckWeb 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.
May temporary staff have access to DuckWeb?
Yes, you will need to go to Human Resources and bring photo identification with you such as a driver's license.
What do I do if I've forgotten my (PAC) 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.
Pay Periods
| Pay Groups | Mid-Month to Mid-Month Pay Period Dates |
|---|---|
| Salaried | 1- End of the month |
| Standard Hourly | 16-15 |
| Exception Hourly | 13-12 |
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 on-line or have a printed earnings statement delivered in campus mail each payday.
By logging into DuckWeb, 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 via campus mail by simply changing their preference in DuckWeb or contacting the Payroll Office.
Employees may now enroll in direct deposit on DuckWeb. Instructions for enrolling through Duckweb 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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