Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Information
A: You can update your information using Oracle by selecting the Personal Information tile under "Me."
A: Visit our Security Information page.
A: Time cards are generally due to your supervisor for approval one business day after the end of the pay period. Your supervisor then has one day to approve.
Absences (vacation, sick or personal time) can be submitted for approval in advance. If unable to submit in advance (such as for illness or unexpected personal time), please submit as soon as possible upon your return.
Other requests for payroll changes, additional compensation, etc. are due at least two weeks prior the pay date for which you want to make the change. Specific deadlines may vary.
For more information, see the Payroll Time and Leave Reporting Policy found on Policy Central.
A: Please refer to the W-2 (Payroll) vs. 1099 (Accounts Payable) Payment and Classification Guide.
A: Employees create, complete, and submit time cards using Oracle. Instructions for both the employee and the supervisor can be found on the staff time sheets page. Information for student employees is located on the student employment website.
A: Please visit the Paid Holiday Policy for details. More information on recording hours during a holiday/planned closure can be found on the Recording Special Hours page. The Holiday Schedule shows our University holidays.
A: Please visit the University Emergency Schedule Change and Closure Policy for more information. A chart that highlights how to record hours for essential and non-essential employees can be found on our Recording Special Hours page.
A: Our Special Codes page lists our deduction and earnings codes.
Employee Self-Service using Oracle
A: Visit our Self Service Information page for details.
Taxes
A: This is a $52 annual tax paid to the district in which you reside. A small amount will deducted from each paycheck over the course of the entire year. More information can be found on our Local Services Tax page.
A: Statements will be mailed on or before January 31. The Payroll Office usually mails them out the last week in January. Our W-2 Information page also provides more information.
A: The Messiah University academic Business Department partners with the United Way of the Capital Region to offer employees, students and the community two free tax services, MyFreeTaxes.com and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Additional information may be available at 717-766-1800 x7300.
A: Visit the federal, state, local and city government websites for details about tax laws. We offer many links on our External Resources page.
A: Log into Oracle. Under the "Me" tab, select the Pay tile, then Tax Withholding tile. Click on the pencil icon to make changes. Submit your changes.
A: IRS Publication 505 explains federal income tax withholdings in detail.
Child Labor Laws
A: Please visit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Labor and Industry website: Employment of Minors Child Labor Act for information. The US Department of Labor also provides a useful website: YouthRules.