Payroll - Jeri Morgan
319 Showalter
Cheney, WA 99004-2445
phone: (509) 359-2325
fax: (509) 359-6869

Frequently Asked Questions

I didn't get a paycheck! What do I do?

Contact Payroll first at (509) 359-2325.

What is the current minimum wage rate?

Effective January 1, 2013, the Washington State minimum wage is $9.19 per hour.

What are the paydays and the pay periods?

Hours worked 1st through the 15th of the month are paid on the 25th of the same month.
Hours worked 16th through month end are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Paydays are the 10th and 25th unless:
the 10th or 25th is on a Saturday then payday will be the Friday before.
the 10th or 25th is on Sunday then payday will be the Monday after.
the 10th or 25th is on a holiday then payday will be the previous weekday.

Where is my paycheck?

New employees: Your check will be mailed to the local address on your hiring paperwork until Payroll receives your written request for other distribution.

Returning employees: If you worked within the three months previous to your current job, your previous pay distribution information may still be on file. Contact the payroll office to confirm your distribution.

What are my options for pay distribution?

Electronic funds deposit (EFT) directly to your bank account. This is a highly secure and reliable method for automatically depositing your net pay at your financial institution on payday. You need to authorize this in writing. EFT Forms must be received in Payroll 3 days before the end of the pay period.  The advice (pay stub) will be available on EagleNet (Employee Self Service) 2 workdays before payday.

Mail out of check to home address. Checks are mailed the workday before payday. Lost or delayed checks will not be replaced for at least 3 workdays after payday.

Pick up check at Student Financial Services, second floor Sutton Hall. The office is open 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday (closed on university holidays). You need to bring picture identification. Checks will be held for several days after payday and then mailed to the address printed on the check.

I have more than one job at Eastern. Will I receive a separate check for each job?

No, all pay will be issued to you in one check.

I have pay due to me for an earlier pay period. Will it be in a separate check?

No, it will be paid on the next available payroll along with the current period's pay.

When are federal income tax forms (W-2s) mailed?

They are mailed by January 31 of the following year. W-2 forms are mailed to the permanent address in your payroll record. Update your address on EagleNet (Employee Self Service)- Select Personal Information.

How do I read my pay stub?

1. Type of pay, hours and amount: Pay is summarized by earning type.

2. Benefits and Deductions: Items are listed by type for Personal Deductions and Employer contributions. Employer Contributions are your benefits paid by Eastern.

Typical deduction items include:

FICA Tax - This is Social Security. This is collected from all employees other than students enrolled for 6 or more credits and international employees with certain visa types.
FICA Medicare - This amount funds the federal Medicare program. Employees who are subject to OASI deductions also have Medicare deductions.
Washington MedAid&SupPen - This is the abbreviation for "Medical Aid and Supplemental Pension". These are programs administered by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. All employees pay an amount that is based on the number of hours worked

How do I change my income tax deduction?

The Internal Revenue Service requires employees to complete a new W-4 in ink. This form is available from the payroll office, or you may print the form from IRS web site (Adobe Acrobat software is required).

How do I determine if my tax deduction amount is appropriate?

Use the IRS Tax Calculator. You need your most recent pay stub and last year's tax return to fill in required information.

How do I change my address?

Update your address on EagleNet (Employee Self Service)- Select Personal Information.

How do I change my electronic deposit?

Turn in an authorization form.

When is my time sheet supposed to be completed?

Use EagleNet- Employee Self Service to record hours for pay period and submit timesheet to approver. Time sheets are due as soon as possible after you have worked your last hours for the pay period. Submit your timesheet to approver no later than 5pm of the first week day after the pay period ends.
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