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Special Check and Advance Policy

A payroll advance may be requested in the following circumstances:

  • When an SEIU employee is requesting an advance due to vacation.
  • When the start date of a new employee causes an excessive financial burden.
  • Payroll advances should not be requested to rectify an error made by the employee.
  • Special Check - A Special check can be requested in the following circumstances:
    • When an employee is upgraded from a non exempt position to an exempt.
    • Special checks will be made for base salary amounts only. Additional payments will be processed in the next payroll period.
    • Documentation required for both Special and Advance checks:
    • The check must be requested in writing, by the employee and approved by the fiscal officer. Submit the request with supporting documentation (time sheet and/or copy of Payroll Authorization) to the Payroll Office.
  • Final approval rests with the Payroll and Controller's Office. The check will be mailed directly to the employee's mailing address unless otherwise specified.

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Last Updated: 9/15/05